Team Europe entered the Sunday singles of the Solheim Cup dead‑locked with Team USA at 8‑8, thanks to a series of strong performances from Maja Stark and Linn Grant, while the pairing of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad continued to struggle. The tie reflects a tightly contested weekend that saw both sides exchange leads and set up a dramatic final day. On Friday, Anna Nordqvist’s squad managed to split the morning sessions, but they surged ahead in the foursomes, capturing three of the four points on offer.
That early advantage was short‑lived, however, as the United States rallied in the afternoon four‑ball matches, edging out the Europeans and restoring parity heading into the decisive singles. The back‑and‑forth nature of the competition kept spectators on edge and underscored the depth of talent on both teams.
Stark and Grant continued their flawless run, delivering a decisive 2&1 victory over the previously unbeaten duo of Megan Khang and Lauren Coughlin. This marked their third consecutive win as a pair, reinforcing their chemistry and confidence.
In contrast, Hull and Woad suffered a heartbreaking loss on the final hole to Yealimi Noh and Andrea Lee, a result that highlighted their ongoing difficulties in converting opportunities. Hull and Woad made history by becoming the first pair to compete in all four Solheim Cup sessions together, yet they managed to bring back only half a point.
Their efforts were further undermined when Rose Zhang and Auston Kim added to the United States’ lead by beating Leona Maguire and Nastasia Nadaud 3&2. The cumulative effect of these results left Europe trailing despite moments of brilliance.
A pivotal moment arrived when Carlota Ciganda secured a dramatic half‑point with the final putt of Friday’s four‑ball session. She was then taken back to the 18th hole in the bottom match, where a 90‑foot birdie by Jennifer Kupcho on the par‑four 17th forced the match level. Kupcho’s clutch performance didn’t stop there; she holed a 20‑plus‑foot putt on the 18th to clinch a 1‑up win over Ciganda and Celine Bouter, prompting jubilant celebrations on the green. These dramatic swings left Team USA needing six points on Sunday to retain the Cup, two years after their home triumph in Virginia.
Europe, on the other hand, required 6.5 points for an outright victory—their first since 2021—meaning every single match would be crucial. The Swedish stars were again dispatched first, having previously broken Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz’s perfect foursomes record earlier in the day. Stark produced an extraordinary shot by holing out from the first fairway, securing her second eagle of the tournament. Lauren Coughlin responded with a series of aggressive plays from the third hole onward, briefly pulling the United States ahead.
The two teams then traded holes until Grant seized the 11th and 12th with birdies, shifting momentum back to Europe. Stark added to the surge by sinking a 20‑foot putt on the 13th, extending Europe’s lead to two points. Coughlin answered on the 16th with a long‑range birdie, leveling the match once more and delivering Europe’s third win of the week.
Khang’s loss marked her first defeat in ten Solheim Cup appearances, ending a six‑match winning streak that had placed her just one win shy of the all‑time record. Coughlin’s loss was historic as well, being the first ever for a United States player in this competition.
"I think 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 to. It was a great game— they were right on our heels." Hull and Woad’s partnership also made history as the first pair to compete in all four opening sessions without earning a full point.
Their match against Noh, who posted an eagle and four birdies on the front nine to take a two‑stroke lead, underscored the difficulty of breaking through against such aggressive play. Europe captured the first hole of the back nine but slipped on the 13th when Andrea Lee birdied. Hull matched Lee’s birdie on the 15th and added another on the 17th, yet the United States closed the hole with a par on the 18th, securing another point.
Nastasia Nadaud, paired with Mimi Rhodes for two sessions, was later teamed with Leona Maguire. Maguire delivered an eagle on the eighth and followed with a birdie, but the Americans responded with a three‑hole burst that ultimately secured the win for their side.
In the closing stages, both teams fought fiercely. Ciganda won consecutive holes from the 13th, only for Duncan to take the next, while Kupcho’s spectacular birdie on the 17th sealed the United States’ four‑ball victory at 3‑1. This result left the overall score tied after two days, marking the third consecutive Solheim Cup on European soil to finish level heading into the final day.
Team USA captain Angela Stanford praised Kupcho’s resilience: "That was huge. It turned the tide. She doesn’t give up; she’s a fighter.
Now her team has seen that in person." Sunday’s singles are slated to begin at 11:10 a.m. local time (10:10 BST). Forecasts predict heavy rain for much of the day, adding another layer of challenge. Historically, the last three Solheim Cups that were tied after the first two days have resulted in European victories on home turf.
Fans eager to see the outcome can tune in to Sky Sports Golf from 9 a.m., with the opening singles match kicking off at 10:10 a.m. Those looking for a live stream can also watch via NOW without a contract, taking advantage of current Sky Sports promotions. For golfers wanting to experience the courses themselves, the UK and Ireland boast over 1,700 venues where they can book a round at competitive rates. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion, and the question remains: will the United States defend their title, or will Europe finally claim an outright win on home soil?