Team Europe bounced back to capture the Solheim Cup, edging Team USA 15‑13 after a dramatic singles day on Dutch soil. The final day began with the teams deadlocked at 8‑8, meaning Europe needed just 6.5 points from the singles to secure the trophy, a reversal of the 2022 result where the United States had prevailed. Charley Hull set the tone early, opening the singles roster with a confident 3&2 victory over Megan Khang, giving Europe an immediate lead on the scoreboard.
The momentum swung back and forth throughout the morning. Anna Nordqvist’s side briefly commanded eight of the twelve matches, and the lead widened when Sweden’s Linn Grant defeated Angel Yin, completing an unbeaten week for the Swede.
However, the United States kept hope alive when Alison Lee orchestrated a remarkable comeback, erasing a four‑hole deficit to win 1 up against Esther Henseleit. World No. 1 Nelly Korda then leveled the contest with a dominant 4&3 win over rookie Mimi Rhodes, while Nastasia Nadaud, Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Julia Lopez Ramirez each added crucial points for Europe. Lottie Woad’s triumph over Auston Kim pushed the host nation to 14 points, igniting celebrations among the European contingent.
Veteran Carlota Ciganda, who had already secured at least a half‑point, sealed the victory with a decisive win over Jennifer Kupcho, confirming Europe’s home triumph. The day’s drama was underscored by Kupcho’s late‑day birdies on Saturday, which had USA captain Angela Stanford convinced that her side had turned the tide. Europe, however, responded with relentless pressure on the final day.
Hull, who had been entrusted with the opening singles match despite a modest 0.5 points from the first four sessions, delivered a commanding 6&4 win over Korda. She opened with a par on the first hole, never fell behind, matched Korda’s birdie on the eighth, and then clinched both back‑nine par‑fives to close out the match. Hull reflected on her performance, saying, "I gave myself many chances and it was frustrating at times, but I stayed steady and hit a lot of greens." Grant made history by becoming only the ninth player ever to finish a Solheim Cup with a 4‑0‑0 record, posting a 4&3 victory over Yin.
Lee matched that feat for the United States by rallying from four down with seven holes to spare, stunning Henseleit in the process. Lee noted the difficulty of the front nine, especially with rain, but praised the turnaround in weather and her own game. While Korda delivered what many called the performance of the week against Rhodes, Europe’s other three rookies also contributed points.
Nadaud defeated Andrea Lee 3&2, marking her third win in her debut, and Lopez Ramirez capped an unbeaten start by beating Yealimi Noh. Madsen had previously bested Allisen Corpuz, and Woad recovered from a three‑hole losing streak on the back nine to defeat Kim, keeping Europe on the brink of victory. Ciganda, meanwhile, built an early lead against Kupcho and secured the winning point for Europe.
Ciganda expressed her joy, saying, "We had a great team all week; it’s been one of the best squads we’ve had in recent years." The United States also saw some setbacks: rookie Lindy Duncan ended Maja Stark’s perfect record, and Lauren Coughlin handed Leona Maguire her first Solheim singles loss, narrowing the margin. Rose Zhang beat Celine Boutier 2 up in the bottom match, leaving the Frenchwoman without a point for the week. Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist praised the collective effort: "There’s been immense hard work this week and over the past two years from everyone, not just me but the entire support staff. The helpers have been amazing, allowing the players to focus solely on their game.
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 starting strong and finishing even stronger." USA captain Angela Stanford acknowledged the United States’ performance while conceding Europe’s dominance: "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, starting Thursday. Meanwhile, the LPGA Tour will pause for a brief hiatus 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 stay updated on Sky Sports deals or stream the action on NOW without a contract, and can also explore booking tee times at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland.