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 scores level at 8-8, meaning Europe needed at least 6.5 points from the twelve singles matches to clinch the trophy. Two years after a painful defeat, the Europeans entered the Sunday round with confidence, spearheaded by Charley Hull, who opened the day with a decisive 3&2 victory over Megan Khang, putting an early point on the board and setting a positive tone for the host nation. The early momentum continued as Anna Nordqvist’s side briefly held a lead in eight of the twelve matches.
Linn Grant, who had already completed a flawless week, added to the advantage by beating Angel Yin 4&3, cementing her place in Solheim Cup history as only the ninth player ever to finish 4‑0‑0. However, the United States refused to surrender quietly. Alison Lee produced a remarkable comeback, erasing a four‑hole deficit to defeat Esther Henseleit 1 up, injecting fresh hope for the Americans.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda answered with a solid 4&3 win over rookie Mimi Rhodes, leveling the overall tally once more. The European side, however, kept the pressure on thanks to victories from rising stars Nastasia Nadaud, Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Julia Lopez Ramirez, each securing crucial points that nudged the Europeans closer to the target.
Lottie Woad’s triumph over Auston Kim lifted the host’s total to 14 points, sparking celebrations among the European contingent. Meanwhile, veteran Carlota Ciganda, who had already guaranteed at least a half‑point, delivered the decisive blow by defeating Jennifer Kupcho, sealing the home victory and confirming Europe’s 15‑13 win.
The day’s drama was amplified by a series of video player notices urging viewers to use Chrome for a better experience – a reminder of the modern, digital nature of today’s sports coverage. Kupcho’s late‑day birdies on Saturday had convinced USA captain Angela Stanford that the tide might be turning in America’s favor. Yet Europe seized the initiative on Sunday, with Hull once again leading the charge. After sharing a half‑point with Woad in the first four sessions, Hull was entrusted with the opening singles match.
She never fell behind, opening with a par on the first hole, matching Khang’s birdie on the eighth, and then dominating the back‑nine par‑fives to close out a 6&4 victory. Hull reflected on her performance, saying, “I’ve given myself many chances this week, and it’s been frustrating at times. I didn’t make many birdies today, but I stayed steady and hit a lot of greens.” Her composure exemplified the disciplined approach that defined Europe’s play.
Grant’s flawless 4&3 win over Yin placed her alongside Lee in the exclusive 4‑0‑0 club. Lee’s comeback from four down, achieved over just seven holes, stunned Henseleit and highlighted the resilience of the American squad, even in defeat. Korda’s win over Rhodes was widely regarded as the performance of the week, but Europe’s other rookies also delivered.
Nadaud beat Andrea Lee 3&2 for her third win of the tournament, while Lopez Ramirez capped an unbeaten debut by overcoming Yealimi Noh. Madsen had previously bested Allisen Corpuz, and Woad recovered from a three‑hole slump on the back‑nine to defeat Kim, keeping Europe on the brink of victory.
Ciganda, who had taken an early lead against Kupcho, secured the winning point, later saying, “I’m so happy. We had a great team all week – probably one of the best squads we’ve fielded in recent years.” Her confidence summed up the collective spirit that propelled Europe to triumph. Team USA’s rookie Lindy Duncan broke Maja Stark’s perfect record, while Lauren Coughlin handed Leona Maguire her first Solheim singles loss, narrowing the margin.
In the final match, Rose Zhang edged Celine Boutier 2 up, leaving the Frenchwoman without a point for the week. European captain Anna Nordqvist praised the effort, stating, “There’s been a huge amount of hard work this week and over the past two years.
The support staff have been amazing, making it easy for the players to focus on golf. The vibe in the team was fantastic, everyone was a great teammate, and we started strong and finished strong.
I’m incredibly proud of the squad.” USA captain Angela Stanford acknowledged the Europeans’ performance: “We did a lot of things right leading up to this, and the players fought hard. The Europeans played great today. Their backs were against the wall, they had nothing to lose, and they played exactly as they needed to.
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. Meanwhile, the LPGA Tour will pause for a week before resuming with the Walmart N Arkansas Championship from September 25‑27. The next Solheim Cup is scheduled for 2028 at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, set for September 8‑10.
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