Anna Nordqvist could not hide her admiration for the entire field after Team Europe clinched the Solheim Cup, describing the victory as a "no‑brainer" when it came to sending Charley Hull out first in the Sunday singles. The European side reclaimed the trophy with a 15‑13 win over the United States at Bernardus Golf, a course that proved slippery under rain but still delivered an electrifying finale. The competition had swung back in Europe’s favour after a dramatic penultimate day when Jennifer Kupcho’s late birdies forced a tie, setting the stage for a decisive final round. Europe’s resurgence culminated in their first outright Solheim Cup win since 2021, a moment Nordqvist said felt "so good" and was the result of "hard work this week and in the last two years" from both players and the support crew.
"The helpers have been amazing this week, making it easy for the players just to play, and we just had a really good vibe all week," Nordqvist told Sky Sports. She praised the camaraderie among teammates, noting how everyone arrived at the first tee ready to compete.
"Leaving the course yesterday, we were really excited for coming here today and, wow, was I impressed with every single player and caddie showing up to that first tee ready to play," she added. The early stages of the singles matches were dominated by Europe, with a "lot of blue" on the board, as Nordqvist put it.
The team’s strong starts and finishes reflected the solid preparation and mental toughness that had been built throughout the week. When it came time to decide the opening singles player, Nordqvist said the choice was clear. "This was the no‑brainer to put Charley [Hull] first," she explained.
"We saw the stats yesterday, and Charley and Lottie [Woad] were actually top‑four players that made the most birdies for the week. They hadn't scored many points, but they played really tough matches.
People don't understand how good all these players are and how good the golf has been all day in the last three days." Hull, who had struggled to secure points earlier in the event—registering just half a point with Lottie Woad over the first four sessions—validated Nordqvist’s faith by delivering a decisive 3&2 victory over Megan Khang. This win gave Europe six of the first eight singles matches, a historic achievement that pushed the team toward the overall triumph. Reflecting on her performance, Hull admitted the week had been frustrating at times. "I've been giving myself so many chances, so that's been quite frustrating," she said.
"Obviously didn't hole a lot today, but I was very steady, hit a lot of greens. The weather was pretty bad, so I just kept in there." Hull also highlighted a conversation with vice‑captain Mel Reid, who reminded her of her birdie statistics. "She was like 'you know that you're the third player on both teams who have made the most birdies this week. You've just come against Yealimi Noh, who literally holed everything the last few days!'" Hull acknowledged that match play can be unforgiving, but she was pleased to finally earn a point, even if it was just a half‑point contribution to the team total.
Lottie Woad, who had been under pressure after a series of narrow defeats—including a record‑tying 6&5 loss in the Saturday foursomes—secured her first Solheim Cup win by beating Auston Kim. Her victory lifted the European tally to 14 points and sparked jubilant celebrations among the home crowd. Woad described the emotional turnaround: "I was pretty disappointed.
Felt like I was playing good golf and not getting the points and felt like I was kind of letting everyone down. Then the captains spoke to me and said the stat that I was third on birdies, so I was playing good golf and just had to trust that. That's golf sometimes – ends up I got the winning putt." The final singles match saw Carlota Ciganda defeat Jennifer Kupcho, sealing the 15‑13 victory for Europe and confirming the hosts’ dominance.
The win not only marked a return to the top of the Solheim Cup ladder but also demonstrated the depth of talent across the European roster. Looking ahead, the Ladies European Tour will travel to Spain for the La Sella Open at La Sella Golf Resort, while the LPGA Tour pauses for a short break before the Walmart N Arkansas Championship slated for late September. The next Solheim Cup is scheduled for 2028 at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, promising another chapter in this storied rivalry. For fans eager to stay connected, Sky Sports offers streaming options with no contract required through the NOW platform, ensuring that the excitement of women's golf remains accessible to a global audience.