Team Europe bounced back to capture the Solheim Cup, edging Team USA 15‑13 after a dramatic singles day on Dutch soil. Heading into Sunday’s final round at Bernardus Golf, the competition was dead‑locked at 8‑8, meaning Europe needed just 6.5 points from the remaining matches to clinch the trophy.
Two years after a defeat to the Americans, the Europeans entered the day with confidence, sparked by Charley Hull’s early victory over Megan Khang, which gave Europe a 1‑0 lead and set the tone for the afternoon. Hull’s win was a statement. She opened with a solid par on the first hole and never looked back, matching Khang’s birdie on the eighth and then seizing both par‑fives on the back nine to finish 3&2.
After the match, Hull reflected on her steady performance, noting, "I’ve been giving myself a lot of chances, and it’s frustrating when they don’t pay off, but today I stayed consistent, hit a lot of greens and kept the pressure on." Her triumph not only earned a full point but also secured the opening hole for Europe, giving the team an early psychological edge. Swedish captain Anna Nordqvist’s side briefly held a lead in eight of the twelve singles contests, and the advantage widened when Linn Grant dispatched Angel Yin 4&3, completing a flawless 4‑0‑0 record for the day. Grant’s achievement placed her among a select group of players who have won all four of their Solheim Cup matches in a single edition.
Meanwhile, Team USA’s Alison Lee produced a remarkable comeback, rallying from four holes down to defeat Esther Henseleit 1‑up, mirroring Grant’s perfect record and injecting fresh hope for the Americans. World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who had been dominant throughout the event, was held to a halved point after she beat rookie Mimi Rhodes 4&3. Korda’s performance was lauded as the tournament’s "performance of the week," but the European contingent continued to pile on points.
French rookie Nastasia Nadaud secured a 3&2 win over Andrea Lee, marking her third victory of a debut Solheim Cup, while Danish talent Nanna Koerstz Madsen overcame Allisen Corpuz, and Spanish newcomer Julia Lopez Ramírez beat Yealimi Noh, keeping her unbeaten record intact. The host nation’s representative, Lottie Woad, recovered from a three‑hole losing streak on the back nine to defeat Auston Kim, pushing Europe’s total to 14 points and prompting jubilant celebrations among the crowd. Veteran Carlota Ciganda, who had already guaranteed at least a half‑point for Europe, sealed the victory by beating Jennifer Kupcho, confirming a home‑soil triumph for the Europeans. After her win, Ciganda expressed her pride, saying, "I think we had a great team all week.
It’s one of the best squads we’ve fielded in recent years." Team USA’s captain, Angela Stanford, recalled the excitement of Saturday’s closing round, when Kupcho’s late birdies seemed to turn the tide in America’s favor. However, the Europeans responded emphatically on Sunday, with Hull’s dominant 6‑4 win over Korda underscoring Europe’s resolve. Hull, who had contributed only half a point in the first four sessions, validated Nordqvist’s decision to place her at the top of the singles order by delivering a full point. The day also featured notable moments for the newcomers.
Lindy Duncan, a USA rookie, ended Maja Stark’s perfect record, while 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. Captains reflected on the event’s intensity.
Nordqvist praised the collective effort, stating, "There’s been a huge amount of hard work over the past two years from the players and the support staff. Everyone contributed, and the vibe was fantastic all week.
I’m incredibly proud of the team for starting strong and finishing even stronger." Stanford, on the other hand, acknowledged Europe’s resilience: "We did a lot of things right leading up to the Cup, and the players fought hard. The Europeans played great today; they had nothing to lose, and they made the most of it." 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 brief break before the Walmart N Arkansas Championship later in September. The next Solheim Cup is scheduled for 2028 at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, set for September 8‑10. Fans can follow the latest Sky Sports offers or stream the action on NOW without a contract, and golfers can book tee times at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland through the provided booking platform.