The Solheim Cup is just around the corner. The European team, led by Suzann Pettersen, is on one side hoping to retain their cup. The American team, with Stacy Lewis in the front, is on the other side looking to claim back the same. It’ll surely be an exciting match, one you might not want to miss. But to do so, the spectators must keep in mind certain factors to enjoy the excitement to the fullest.

There are a few lists of items that the fans are banned from taking into the grounds at the Robert Trent Jones Course. Curious? Well, you should be, since all of these prohibited items are sure to disrupt the match play and get you kicked out if taken inside the venue.

What should the spectators not bring to the course at the 2024 Solheim Cup?

• Do not bring containers and/or coolers for the golfing event will not allow any outside eatables or drinkables, as per the official rules set aside by the Solheim Cup.
• You can bring food and/or drinks, but only if it is necessary to treat a medical condition or the needs of an infant. However, illegal substances are strictly banned!
• Backpacks and oversized bags are also prohibited. However, those of the drawstring variety which are usually carried by the children, when it comes to the former, and diaper bags, in case of the latter, are allowed.

• The golf is being played by the two teams. Therefore, you do not need to bring golf clubs to the event.
• Cameras, camcorders, or video cameras are banned. But it’s a different case if it’s during a practice round for personal photographic use, and that too without their cases. For then only is it allowed.
• Any noise-producing devices are banned from the course. You can applaud, but not bring any speakers and the like.
• Umbrella and folding chair covers are also barred from being brought to the grounds. Anything similar to the same, including cases and/or covers, shouldn’t be brought to the Robert Trent Jones Course. The same is the case with oversized chairs and lawn chairs.
• Items that can act as a source of distraction are prohibited as well. Those include computers, laptops, laser-pointing devices, radios, and TVs.
• Only humans are allowed into the American course. But there’s an exception. Service animals! They can be made to accompany the required individuals but it’s a firm ‘No’ when it comes to pets!

• Any kind of fireworks or explosives are banned from the Palmetto Dunes course. The grounds filled with lush greens and fraught with wind will not spell good for the environment if explosives are made to go off there.
• The fans are also barred from bringing any aerosol cans or bottles to the Californian layout.
• The Solheim Cup expects its spectators to walk the course, and not bring bicycles for riding the same. Nor can they bring any ladders or anything similar to climb onto the structure and watch the event.
• While walking the course, make sure that you do not wear any metal-spiked golf shoes. Respect the course, and don’t destroy it. Instead, wear proper footwear apt for a golf course.
• Then can we use unmanned aircraft? No, not at all! Any such devices, including drones, are prohibited since the golfers will have to take their shots without any more obstacles than the ones provided by the course.
• Any kind of material that constitutes unauthorized advertising/promotions is better to be left at home, for it is not allowed at the Solheim Cup. This includes any flags and/or banners that can obstruct the views of the other golfing fans.
• Now, safety is very important. And so, any object that can be used as a weapon, including the likes of firearms, knives, or such of any nature–regardless of permit, is not authorized to be bought onto the grounds. The list is not over, for any items that can be deemed “unlawful, dangerous, inappropriate, or disruptive by the LPGA and/or tournament site security personnel,” also won’t be allowed on the course.

Make sure you adhere to these guidelines to ensure the attendees have an optimal experience at the Solheim Cup. And see to it that the rules and instructions given by the officials are followed to the tee, to enjoy the biennial tournament to the max.