The fifth Solheim Cup took place from September 18 to September 20, 1998, at Muirfield Village, Dublin, Ohio, United States.

The first period, on Friday morning, was four rounds of foursomes.

This schedule was repeated on the Saturday morning and afternoon.

The four periods on Friday and Saturday accounted for 16 points.

The final 12 points were decided in a round of singles matchplay, in which all 24 players (12 from each team) took part.