Team Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup on a dramatic final day in the Netherlands, edging Team USA 15‑13 after a decisive singles session. The competition arrived at Bernardus Golf on a rainy Sunday with the overall score dead‑locked at 8‑8, meaning Europe needed at least 6.5 points from the remaining matches to secure the trophy.
Two years after a loss to the United States, the Europeans entered the day with confidence, sparked by Charley Hull’s early victory over Megan Khang, a 3&2 win that gave Europe the first point and set a positive tone. Throughout the singles, Europe repeatedly surged ahead.
Anna Nordqvist’s squad briefly led in eight of the twelve matches, and the momentum grew when Linn Grant defeated Angel Yin, completing a flawless week for the Swede. Grant’s 4&3 triumph placed her among the elite few who have finished a Solheim Cup singles session unbeaten. The United States, however, kept hope alive when Alison Lee produced a remarkable comeback, erasing a four‑hole deficit to beat Esther Henseleit 1‑up. Lee’s resilience mirrored the dramatic swings that defined the day.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who had been a pivotal figure for the USA, leveled the contest by beating rookie Mimi Rhodes 4&3.
Yet Europe’s depth shone through as Nastasia Nadaud, Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Julia Lopez Ramirez each secured vital points, narrowing the gap and putting the pressure back on the Americans. Lottie Woad’s win over Auston Kim pushed the host nation to 14 points, igniting celebrations among the European contingent. Veteran Carlota Ciganda, who had already guaranteed at least half a point, sealed the victory with a decisive win over Jennifer Kupcho, confirming Europe’s triumph on home soil. The day’s action was punctuated by several memorable moments.
Hull, who had previously thrashed Korda 6&4 in the 2022 singles, was again entrusted with the opening match. She opened with a par on the first hole, never fell behind, matched Khang’s birdie on the eighth, and then dominated the back‑nine, winning both par‑fives to clinch her point. Hull reflected on her performance, noting, "I’ve given myself many chances, which can be frustrating, but today I stayed steady and hit a lot of greens." Grant’s flawless 4‑0‑0 record placed her in a select group of players who have never dropped a point in a Solheim Cup singles session. Lee, matching Grant’s record by coming back from four down with only seven holes to play, described the challenge: "The front nine was tough with rain, limiting my birdie opportunities, but the weather turned, and my game followed suit." Korda delivered what many called the performance of the week against Rhodes, yet Europe’s other rookies also contributed.
Nadaud defeated Andrea Lee 3&2, marking her third win in her debut, while Lopez Ramirez capped an unbeaten debut by beating Yealimi Noh. Madsen had previously bested Allisen Corpuz, and Woad recovered from losing three consecutive holes on the back nine to secure her point over Kim, keeping Europe on the brink of victory. Ciganda quickly built a lead against Kupcho and ultimately secured the winning point, expressing her joy: "I’m so happy.
We had a great team all week – probably one of the best teams we’ve had in recent years." Team USA’s rookie Lindy Duncan halted Maja Stark’s perfect record, and Lauren Coughlin handed Leona Maguire her first Solheim singles defeat, slightly narrowing the margin. Rose Zhang beat Celine Boutier 2‑up in the final match, leaving the Frenchwoman without a point for the week.
European captain Anna Nordqvist praised the collective effort: "There’s been a massive amount of hard work this week and over the past two years, not just from me but from the entire support staff. The helpers made it easy for the players to focus on their game. We had a great vibe all week, everyone was a fantastic teammate, and we emphasized fast starts given the course conditions. I’m incredibly proud of the players for starting strong and finishing strong." USA captain Angela Stanford acknowledged the quality of the European play: "We did many things right leading up to this, and the players fought hard.
The Europeans played great today; they had their backs against the wall, nothing to lose, and they executed. Good for them." Looking ahead, the Ladies European Tour will travel to Spain for the La Sella Open at La Sella Golf Resort, beginning Thursday. The LPGA Tour will take a brief pause before the Walmart N Arkansas Championship scheduled for September 25‑27.
The next Solheim Cup is slated for 2028 at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, set for September 8‑10. Fans can follow the latest Sky Sports deals or stream the action on NOW without a contract, and can also explore discounted tee times at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland.