Team USA managed to withstand a sensational comeback effort from Team Europe on the final day, ultimately retaining the Junior Soliman Cup with a slim 13‑11 triumph in the Netherlands. The American side, led by former LPGA star Morgan Pressel, had built a comfortable seven‑point cushion after the first day, meaning they needed only 2.5 points on Sunday’s singles at Bernardus Golf to keep the trophy and three points to win it outright. That target echoed the pressure the European squad faced during last year’s Ryder Cup, when they clung to a narrow win after a similar chase.

Yet this time the visitors found themselves under intense scrutiny as Anne van Dam’s Europeans surged, threatening to rewrite the record books with a historic turnaround. On Sunday, Europe captured 8.5 of the 12 points on offer, turning the match into a nail‑biting contest.

England’s Annabel Peaford set the tone early, winning three of her last four holes to defeat world‑number‑one Asterisk Talley 1‑up in the opening match. Despite that spectacular start, Europe soon suffered a second consecutive loss in the lineup. Pressel praised her squad, saying, “Coaching a group this talented is a privilege, but they also rise to the occasion when it matters most.

Watching both teams play with such heart was a joy.” The prospect of a home‑soil comeback seemed slim when Eliana Saga posted a 4&3 win over Adriana Garcia Terol and Madeleine Conser beat Lana Guyot 5&4, narrowing the gap to just half a point. Talley appeared poised to secure the United States’ first point of the day, leading 2‑up with four holes remaining. However, Peaford steadied the ship by making par on the 15th, birdieing the 16th, and then taking the final two holes to pull off a remarkable 1‑up victory. Other decisive matches followed.

Lauren Crump defeated 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 win over Aubrey Hilgers, adding another point for Europe. Sofia Maier‑Borst and Axelle Guillemard each overcame Amelie Zalsman and Honorine Ferry, keeping alive the slim hope of an unlikely European triumph. The tide briefly turned again when Kelly Zhang secured the decisive point for the United States, beating Carolina Perez‑Tasso 2‑up.

Carlota Lopez Minguela wrapped up a 3&2 victory over Iris Lee, and Marta Munoz birdied the penultimate hole to force a tie with Anna Fang. Europe narrowed the margin further when Alice Kong snatched a final‑hole win over Lily Peng.

Van Dam summed up the emotions of the day, stating, “I’m incredibly proud of our girls. The U.S. team is phenomenal, but our players gave everything they had, and that’s why they’re still smiling after the match.” Sky Sports Golf provided extensive coverage of the event, broadcasting at least twelve hours of live action across the first two days.

The coverage began at 6 a.m. local time on Friday and Saturday, leading into the opening foursomes match at 6:40 a.m. (7:40 a.m.

CET). The afternoon four‑ball sessions started at 12:05 p.m. (1:05 p.m. CET) each day, with commentary continuing through the final putt.

Sunday’s singles began at 9 a.m., with the first tee shot at 10:10 a.m. Sky Sports+ streamed the closing ceremony live from 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, after the victorious team was crowned, 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 via NOW. For golfers looking to book a round, the platform offers competitive rates at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland.

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