Team Europe entered the Sunday singles of the Solheim Cup deadlocked with Team USA at 8‑8, thanks to a series of strong performances from Maja Stark and Linn Grant, while Charley Hull and Lottie Woad continued to struggle in their matches. The competition has been a seesaw battle, with both sides showcasing moments of brilliance and disappointment. On Friday, Anna Nordqvist’s squad managed to split the morning session, but they surged ahead in the foursomes, capturing three of the four points available. That early advantage was quickly neutralised when the United States edged the afternoon four‑ball matches, setting the stage for a dramatic final day.
Stark and Grant once again proved decisive, delivering a convincing 2&1 victory over the previously unbeaten pair of Megan Khang and Lauren Coughlin. This marked their third straight win as a partnership, underscoring their chemistry and confidence. In contrast, Hull and Woad suffered a heartbreaking loss on the final hole to Yealimi Noh and Andrea Lee.
Hull and Woad made history by becoming the first duo to compete in all four sessions of a Solheim Cup together, yet they returned only half a point. Their effort was further undermined when Rose Zhang and Auston Kim narrowed the gap by defeating Leona Maguire and Nastasia Nadaud 3&2. Meanwhile, Carlota Ciganda snatched a dramatic half‑point with the last putt of Friday’s four‑ball round, only to be taken to the 18th hole again in the bottom match after a spectacular 90‑foot birdie by Jennifer Kupcho on the par‑four 17th brought her and partner Lindy Duncan level. Kupcho continued her clutch performance on the final hole, holing a 20‑plus‑foot putt to secure a 1‑up win over Ciganda and Celine Bouter.
The dramatic finish sparked jubilant celebrations on the green and left Team USA needing six points on Sunday to retain the Cup – a task made more daunting by the fact that they are defending champions from two years ago when they won on home soil in Virginia. Europe, on the other hand, must secure 6½ points to claim their first outright victory since 2021. The Swedish pair of Stark and Grant were sent out first once again, having earlier broken the perfect foursomes record of Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz.
Stark’s aggressive play paid off when she holed out from the first fairway, notching her second eagle of the day. Coughlin responded with a string of birdies starting on the third hole, briefly giving the United States a lead for the first time this week. The teams then traded holes until Grant seized the 11th and 12th with birdies, pulling Europe back into contention.
Stark added to the momentum by sinking a 20‑foot birdie on the 13th, pushing Europe two points ahead. Coughlin answered on the 16th with a long‑range birdie, completing the third European win of the week. Khang’s loss marked her first defeat in ten Solheim Cup appearances, ending a six‑match winning streak that was one win shy of the tournament record. Coughlin’s loss was historic as well, representing the first ever defeat for a United States player in this competition.
"We really turned it on during the back nine," Grant reflected after the match. "We got our things together and started playing the way we wanted. It was a great game – they were right on our heels." Hull and Woad’s partnership also made history, becoming the first pair to compete in each of the four opening sessions without earning at least a single point. Their match saw Noh fire an eagle and four birdies on the front nine, establishing a two‑stroke lead.
Europe claimed the first hole of the back nine but surrendered the 13th to a birdie by Lee. Woad matched Lee’s birdie on the 15th and added another on the 17th, yet the United States sealed the point with a par on the final hole. In another session, Nastasia Nadaud paired with Mimi Rhodes for two successful outings before teaming up with Leona Maguire in the third match. Maguire delivered an eagle chip on the eighth and followed with a birdie, but the Americans responded with a three‑hole surge that secured the win.
The closing stages of the day saw Ciganda win two consecutive holes from the 13th, only for Duncan to capture the next, and Kupcho to deliver an incredible birdie on the 17th. A final‑hole birdie completed a stunning comeback, allowing the United States to take the four‑ball session 3‑1 and bring the overall score level after two days – the third consecutive Solheim Cup on European soil to end in a tie heading into the singles.
Team USA captain Angela Stanford praised Kupcho’s tenacity, saying, "That was huge. It turned the tide. She never gives up; she's a fighter. Now her teammates have seen that in person." Sunday’s singles will begin at 11:10 a.m.
local time (10:10 BST), with heavy rain forecast for much of the day. Historically, the last three Solheim Cups that were tied after the first two days have all resulted in European victories on home ground. Golf fans can watch the decisive singles live on Sky Sports Golf from 9 a.m., with the opening match kicking off at 10:10 a.m., or stream via NOW without a contract. For those interested in playing the sport themselves, the article also offers a reminder to check out the best rates and book a round at any of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland.