Team USA managed to repel an extraordinary rally from Team Europe on the final day, clinching the Junior Soliman Cup with a slim 13‑11 triumph on Dutch soil. After a dominant first day, Morgan Pressel’s squad entered Tuesday’s singles at Bernardus Golf with a comfortable seven‑point cushion, meaning they needed just 2.5 points to hold onto the trophy and three points to win it outright.
The pressure was reminiscent of the situation faced by Team Europe in last year’s Ryder Cup, when they fought tooth‑and‑nail to keep the cup, and the American side felt the heat as Anne van Dam’s Europeans inched toward a historic comeback. On Sunday, Europe captured 8.5 of the 12 points on offer, sparking hopes of a dramatic turnaround.
England’s Annabel Peaford opened the day with a stunning 1‑up victory over world No. 1 Asterisk Talley, winning three of her last four holes. Despite that early surge, Europe suffered its second consecutive loss in the competition.
Pressel praised her teammates, saying, “Coaching a group this talented is a privilege. They stay cool in the biggest moments, and it was a joy to watch both sides play with such heart.” The prospect of a home‑soil comeback seemed to fade when Eliana Saga secured a 4&3 win over Adriana Garcia Terol and Madeleine Conser defeated Lana Guyot 5&4, narrowing the gap to just half a point.
Talley appeared poised to earn the United States’ first point of the day, leading 2‑up with four holes remaining. However, Peaford steadied the match by parring the 15th, birdieing the 16th, and then taking the next two holes to snatch a remarkable win. Lauren Crump outlasted Amber Lee 3&2, while Anna Ludvova surged around the turn, winning three consecutive holes to beat Grace Carter 2&1.
Lena Geier clinched a dramatic final‑hole victory over Aubrey Hilgers, adding another point to Europe’s tally. Sofia Maier‑Borst and Axelle Guillemard each defeated Amelie Zalsman and Honorine Ferry respectively, keeping alive the faint possibility of an unlikely European triumph. The decisive moment arrived when Kelly Zhang delivered a 2‑up win over Carolina Perez‑Tasso, securing the winning point for the United States.
Carlota Lopez Minguela wrapped up a 3&2 victory against Iris Lee, and Marta Munoz birdied the penultimate hole to halve her match with Anna Fang. Europe continued to chip away at the margin when Alice Kong won on the final hole against Lily Peng. Van Dam summed up the emotions of the day, stating, “I’m incredibly proud of my teammates.
It’s tough – the U.S. team is phenomenal – but our girls gave everything and they’re still smiling tonight.” Sky Sports Golf provided extensive coverage of the event, broadcasting more than 12 hours of live action over the first two days. Coverage began at 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, leading up to the opening foursomes tee‑off at 6:40 a.m.
(7:40 a.m. local time).
The afternoon four‑ball sessions started at 12:05 p.m. (1:05 p.m. local) on both days, with commentary continuing until the final putt dropped.
Sunday’s singles matches were televised from 9 a.m., with the first tee‑shot at 10:10 a.m. Sky Sports+ streamed the closing ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, following the crowning of the Junior Solheim Cup champions, while the opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
revealed the initial pairings. Fans eager to follow the senior Solheim Cup can watch Team Europe’s quest to reclaim the trophy live on Sky Sports, with all three days of action scheduled from September 11‑13 on Sky Sports Golf. Those without a Sky subscription can explore the latest Sky Sports deals or stream golf without a contract on NOW.
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