Team Europe surged back to claim the Solheim Cup, edging Team USA 15‑13 after a dramatic singles day on Dutch soil. The competition entered Sunday’s final round at Bernardus Golf with the teams deadlocked at 8‑8, meaning Europe needed just 6.5 points from the remaining matches to secure victory. Two years after a defeat to the United States, the Europeans entered the day with confidence, and Charley Hull set the tone early, defeating Megan Khang 3&2 and putting the first point on the board.
Anna Nordqvist’s side briefly held a lead in eight of the twelve singles matches, and the advantage grew when Linn Grant dispatched Angel Yin, completing a flawless week for the Swede. Grant’s win, a 4&3 triumph, marked only the ninth time in Solheim Cup history that a player has finished 4‑0‑0.
The momentum, however, was briefly halted when Alison Lee staged a remarkable comeback, erasing a four‑hole deficit to beat Esther Henseleit 1 up, injecting fresh hope into the American camp. World No. 1 Nelly Korda responded by beating rookie Mimi Rhodes 4&3, leveling the overall score and reminding everyone that the contest was far from settled. 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 target.
Lottie Woad’s victory over Auston Kim pushed the home team to 14 points, sparking celebrations among the Dutch supporters. Veteran Carlota Ciganda, who had already guaranteed at least a half‑point, sealed the win for Europe by defeating Jennifer Kupcho, confirming the home‑soil triumph.
The final day was a showcase of individual brilliance. Hull, who had contributed half a point in the earlier sessions, was entrusted with the opening singles match again. She opened with a par, never fell behind, and ultimately won 6&4, matching Korda’s birdie on the eighth hole and clinching both back‑nine par‑fives to seal her point. Hull reflected on her performance, saying, "I’ve given myself many chances this week, which can be frustrating, but today I stayed steady and hit a lot of greens." Grant’s perfect record continued with a decisive 4&3 win over Yin, making her only the ninth player ever to finish a Solheim Cup with a 4‑0‑0 record.
Lee, on the other side, matched Grant’s feat by rallying from four down with just seven holes left, stunning Henseleit in a thrilling comeback. "I focused on staying consistent," Lee explained. "The rain made the front nine tough, limiting birdie opportunities, but the weather cleared and my game improved accordingly." Korda delivered what many called her performance of the week against Rhodes, yet Europe’s three other rookies also delivered points.
Nadaud beat Andrea Lee 3&2 for her third win of the debut, while Lopez Ramirez capped an unbeaten start by overcoming Yealimi Noh. Madsen had previously defeated Allisen Corpuz, and Woad recovered from losing three consecutive holes on the back nine to ultimately beat Kim, keeping Europe on the brink of victory. Ciganda, after an early lead against Kupcho, secured the decisive point, prompting her to say, "I’m so happy.
This has been one of the best teams we’ve had in recent years." Team USA’s rookie Lindy Duncan halted Maja Stark’s perfect run, and Lauren Coughlin handed Leona Maguire her first Solheim singles loss, narrowing the margin. Meanwhile, Rose Zhang defeated Celine Boutier 2 up in the final match, leaving Boutier without a point for the week. European captain Anna Nordqvist praised the collective effort: "There’s been immense hard work over the past two years from everyone, not just me but the entire support staff. The helpers have made it easy for the players to focus on their game.
We had a great vibe all week, strong teamwork, and fast starts that suited the course. I’m incredibly proud of the players for starting and finishing strong." U.S. captain Angela Stanford acknowledged Europe’s resilience: "We did many things right leading up to this and the players fought hard. The Europeans played excellently today.
Their backs were against the wall, they had nothing to lose, and they delivered. Good for them." Looking ahead, the Ladies European Tour will travel to Spain for the La Sella Open at La Sella Golf Resort, beginning Thursday. The LPGA Tour will pause for a week before the Walmart N Arkansas Championship scheduled for September 25‑27.
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