Anna Nordqvist could not hide her delight after Team Europe clinched the Solheim Cup, praising every competitor on the field and emphasizing that it was an obvious decision to let Charley Hull tee off first in the Sunday singles. Europe turned the tide on a damp final day at Bernardus Golf, capturing seven of the twelve points on offer and edging out Team USA 15‑13 to reclaim the trophy for the first time since 2021.
The comeback was especially sweet after the previous evening’s drama, when Jennifer Kupcho’s late birdies had levelled the contest and threatened to swing momentum back to the United States. Yet the European side responded with resolve, securing a decisive victory that underscored their depth and team spirit.
"This win feels amazing," Nordqvist told Sky Sports. "We've put in a massive amount of work over the past week and the last two years, not just me but the entire support crew.
The staff have been phenomenal, making it easy for us to focus on playing, and the vibe in the camp has been incredibly positive. Everyone has been a great teammate." She added that walking onto the first tee on Sunday, she was struck by the professionalism of every player and caddie. "I was impressed with every single player and caddie showing up ready to compete. The early board was heavily in our favour, and we talked a lot about the fast starts we needed given the course conditions.
I'm extremely proud of the way our players began strongly and finished even stronger." The decision to open the singles with Charley Hull was described by Nordqvist as a "no‑brainer". Hull, who had contributed only half a point in the first four sessions alongside Lottie Woad, had nevertheless been one of the top‑four birdie makers throughout the week.
"The stats from yesterday showed Charley and Lottie were among the players with the most birdies," Nordqvist explained. "Even though they hadn't amassed many points yet, they were playing very tough matches. People often underestimate how good these players are and how high the overall standard of golf has been these past three days." Hull’s performance validated that choice.
She never fell behind in her singles match against Megan Khang, securing a 3&2 win and earning her first full point of the competition. Europe, for the first time in Solheim Cup history, won six of the opening eight singles matches, putting them within striking distance of the title. After her victory, Hull reflected on the pressure she had placed on herself throughout the event.
"I gave myself many chances and it was frustrating at times," she said. "I didn’t make a lot of putts today, but I stayed steady and hit many greens despite the poor weather. I talked to Mel Reid, our vice‑captain, and she reminded me that I was the third‑most birdie‑rich player this week, even though I was up against Yealimi Noh, who has been hot‑handed lately." Hull acknowledged the nature of match play: "We were playing well, just not holing enough putts.
Match play can be cruel, but I’m happy to have secured a point – even if it’s only one and a half – because it’s better than none." Lottie Woad also broke her personal drought, defeating Auston Kim to claim her first Solheim Cup point and pushing the European total to 14. Her win sparked exuberant celebrations among the Europeans, and soon after Carlota Ciganda beat Jennifer Kupcho to seal the overall victory for the hosts.
Woad described the emotional roller‑coaster of the week. "I was disappointed for a long time, feeling like I was playing good golf but not converting it into points, and I thought I was letting the team down. The captains reminded me that I was third on birdies, so I knew I was playing well.
Golf is sometimes about trusting the process, and in the end I made the winning putt," she said. The Ladies European Tour now heads to Spain for the La Sella Open at La Sella Golf Resort, while the LPGA will pause before the Walmart N Arkansas Championship later in September. The next Solheim Cup is slated for 2028 at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, scheduled for September 8‑10. Overall, the European squad’s triumph was built on collective effort, strategic lineup choices, and the ability of players like Hull and Woad to step up when it mattered most.
Nordqvist’s praise for the entire field and her confidence in Hull’s opening role highlight the depth and unity that propelled Europe to a memorable 15‑13 victory, ending a seven‑year wait for the coveted trophy.