Team Europe has once again captured the Solheim Cup, edging out Team USA with a 15‑13 victory after an exhilarating final day of singles competition in the Netherlands. The showdown took place at Bernardus Golf, where a rain‑soaked Sunday saw Europe enter the day tied 8‑8 with the United States, needing at least 6.5 points from the twelve singles matches to secure the trophy. Two years after a painful loss to the Americans, the Europeans entered the final round with confidence, bolstered by a strong start from Charley Hull, who opened the day by defeating Megan Khang 3&2 and immediately putting Europe on the scoreboard.
The early momentum continued as Anna Nordqvist’s side briefly held a lead in eight of the twelve matches. Linn Grant further extended Europe’s advantage by beating Angel Yin, completing a flawless week for the Swedish star. However, the United States refused to surrender quietly; Alison Lee staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a four‑hole deficit to clinch a 1‑up win over Esther Henseleit, injecting fresh hope into the American camp.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda responded for the USA by defeating rookie Mimi Rhodes 4&3, leveling the overall score and keeping the contest alive.
Yet Europe’s depth shone through as Nastasia Nadaud, Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Julia Lopez Ramirez each secured vital points, nudging the Europeans closer to the decisive total. Lottie Woad’s triumph over Auston Kim lifted the host nation to 14 points and sparked jubilant celebrations among the European contingent.
Meanwhile, veteran Carlota Ciganda, who had already guaranteed at least a half‑point, delivered the final, decisive win by beating Jennifer Kupcho, cementing Europe’s victory on home soil. The day’s drama was amplified by a series of video highlights that, according to the original broadcast, required a Chrome browser for optimal viewing. Those highlights captured the swing of momentum that defined the competition.
After a spectacular Saturday evening in which Kupcho’s late birdies seemed to turn the tide in America’s favor, the European squad surged forward on Sunday, seizing control of the match. Hull, who had previously thrashed Korda 6&4 in the 2022 singles, was again entrusted with the opening match for Europe. Despite a modest half‑point contribution in the first four sessions, Hull validated captain Anna Nordqvist’s faith by delivering a full point. She opened with a par on the first hole and never relinquished the lead, matching Korda’s birdie on the eighth and then dominating both back‑nine par‑fives to seal the win.
Reflecting on her performance, Hull said, "I’ve given myself many chances this week, and it’s been frustrating at times. I didn’t make a lot of birdies today, but I stayed steady and hit a lot of greens," highlighting the disciplined approach that paid off.
Grant’s flawless 4‑0‑0 record placed her among an elite group of Solheim Cup players. She dispatched Yin with a commanding 4&3 victory, while Lee mirrored Grant’s comeback spirit by erasing a four‑hole deficit to defeat Henseleit 1‑up in match two. Lee explained, "I focused on staying consistent.
The front nine was tough with rain, limiting birdie opportunities, but the weather cleared and my game improved accordingly." Korda’s 4&3 win over Rhodes was hailed as the performance of the week, yet Europe’s other rookies also delivered. Nadaud beat Andrea Lee 3&2 for her third win of the debut, and Lopez Ramirez capped an unbeaten first appearance by overcoming Yealimi Noh.
Madsen had earlier bested Allisen Corpuz, while Woad recovered from three consecutive lost holes on the back nine to finally triumph over Kim, keeping Europe on the brink of victory. Ciganda quickly built an early lead against Kupcho and held on to claim the decisive point.
She expressed her delight, stating, "I’m so happy. We had a great team all week, arguably one of the best squads we’ve fielded in recent years." The United States also saw notable moments. Rookie Lindy Duncan halted Maja Stark’s perfect record, and Lauren Coughlin handed Leona Maguire her first Solheim singles loss, narrowing the margin.
In the bottom match, Rose Zhang defeated Celine Boutier 2‑up, leaving the Frenchwoman without a point for the week. Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist praised the collective effort: "There has been immense hard work this week and over the past two years from everyone, not just me but the entire support staff.
The helpers made it easy for the players to focus on their golf. We had a great vibe all week, strong teammates, and we emphasized fast starts given the course conditions. I’m incredibly proud of the players for both their strong starts and finishes." Team USA captain Angela Stanford acknowledged the high level of competition: "We did many things right leading up to this and fought hard.
The Europeans played great today; they had nothing to lose with their backs against the wall, and they executed perfectly. Good for them." Looking ahead, the Ladies European Tour will travel to Spain for the La Sella Open, beginning Thursday at La Sella Golf Resort. Meanwhile, the LPGA Tour will pause for a brief break 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, promising another chapter in this storied transatlantic rivalry.
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