Anna Nordqvist could not hide her delight after Team Europe clinched the Solheim Cup, praising every competitor on the field and emphasizing that putting Charley Hull out first in the Sunday singles was an obvious choice. The European side reclaimed the trophy on a damp final day at Bernardus Golf, securing seven of the twelve points on offer to edge Team USA 15‑13. After a dramatic comeback the previous evening, when Jennifer Kupcho’s late birdies had levelled the competition, Europe rallied to achieve its first outright victory since 2021. "This win feels amazing!" Nordqvist told Sky Sports, noting the immense effort that had gone into the campaign over the past two years.
She highlighted the behind‑the‑scenes staff, saying, "The support crew has been phenomenal this week, allowing the players to focus solely on their game. The atmosphere in the camp has been positive, and everyone has been an excellent teammate." She added that the team’s confidence was sky‑high as they walked onto the first tee on Sunday: "I was truly impressed by every player and caddie who stepped up.
The early part of the match was dominated by Europe, and we were proud of how strongly we started and finished our sessions." Hull’s performance in the singles was a key factor. Two years earlier she had beaten Korda 6&4, and despite only half a point from the first four sessions alongside Lottie Woad, Nordqvist trusted her to lead Europe’s charge. "It was a no‑brainer to put Charley first," Nordqvist explained. "The statistics from Saturday showed Charley and Lottie were among the top four birdie makers of the week.
Even though they hadn’t amassed many points yet, they had played the toughest matches and demonstrated the quality of their golf." Both English players faced the prospect of becoming the first Solheim participants to appear in five sessions without a win, after suffering a record‑tying 6&5 defeat in the Saturday foursomes. Hull, however, never fell behind in her 3&2 victory over Megan Khang, delivering her first full point of the tournament and helping Europe secure six of the opening eight singles matches – a historic first for the team.
Reflecting on her own play, Hull admitted frustration at missed opportunities: "I gave myself many chances and it was irritating not to convert them. I didn’t finish many putts, but I stayed steady and hit a lot of greens despite the poor weather." She also recounted a conversation with vice‑captain Mel Reid, who reminded her that she and Woad were the third‑most prolific birdie makers that week. "I was up against Yealimi Noh, who had been on fire, but we were playing well.
In match play you sometimes don’t get the points you feel you deserve. I’m happy to have earned a point, even if it’s only one and a half of the total – it’s better than none," Hull said. Woad, meanwhile, secured her first Solheim win by defeating Auston Kim, pushing the European total to 14 points and igniting celebrations among the home crowd. She later added a crucial point after Carlota Ciganda beat Jennifer Kupcho, sealing the victory.
"Winning was incredibly important to me," Woad explained. "I was disappointed earlier, feeling I was playing good golf but not scoring.
The captains reminded me I was third in birdies, so I just needed to trust my game. In the end I made the winning putt." Looking ahead, the Ladies European Tour will travel to Spain for the La Sella Open at La Sella Golf Resort, while the LPGA Tour pauses before the Walmart N Arkansas Championship in late September. The next Solheim Cup is slated for 2028 at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, scheduled for September 8‑10. Fans can follow the latest Sky Sports offers or stream the action on NOW without a contract.