Team Europe have once again captured the Solheim Cup, edging out Team USA 15-13 after a dramatic singles day on Dutch soil. Entering the final round at Bernardus Golf, the competition was dead‑locked at 8-8, meaning Europe needed just 6.5 points from the remaining matches to secure the trophy.
Two years after a defeat to the United States, the Europeans entered the day with confidence, and a series of clutch performances turned the tide in their favour. The opening singles match saw Charley Hull set the tone. The Englishwoman, who had contributed half a point in the earlier sessions, opened her round against Megan Khang with a decisive 3&2 victory, putting the first point on the board for Europe. Hull’s steady play, highlighted by solid driving and accurate iron work, gave the team an early psychological edge.
Swedish captain Anna Nordqvist’s side briefly held a lead in eight of the twelve singles contests, and the advantage grew when Linn Grant faced Angel Yin. Grant, who had already completed a flawless week in the earlier sessions, delivered a flawless 4&3 win, extending Europe’s lead and reinforcing her reputation as one of the tournament’s most reliable performers. The United States, however, refused to surrender without a fight. Alison Lee staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a four‑hole deficit to defeat Germany’s Esther Henseleit 1 up.
Lee’s resilience kept the Americans in contention and demonstrated the depth of experience on the U.S. roster.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who had been a central figure for the United States throughout the competition, levelled the match when she bested rookie Mimi Rhodes 4&3. Korda’s powerful swing and composure under pressure earned her a vital point, but Europe continued to pile on the pressure through wins by Nastasia Nadaud, Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Julia Lopez Ramirez.
Each of these victories added to the Europeans’ growing tally and narrowed the margin for error. Lottie Woad’s triumph over Auston Kim was another pivotal moment.
The win lifted the host nation to 14 points and sparked jubilant celebrations among the European contingent. Meanwhile, veteran Carlota Ciganda secured at least a half‑point, and she later delivered the decisive victory by beating defending champion Jennifer Kupcho, sealing Europe’s overall win on home turf. The day’s drama was amplified by the weather.
After a rain‑soaked Saturday that had left Team USA captain Angela Stanford convinced that her side had "turned the tide," the skies cleared for the final day, allowing the Europeans to seize control. Hull, who had notched a half‑point in the earlier sessions, was trusted to open the singles lineup again. She delivered a commanding 6&4 win over Korda, confirming Nordqvist’s decision to place her at the forefront.
Hull’s performance was methodical: she claimed the opening hole with a par, never fell behind, matched Korda’s birdie on the eighth, and then dominated both back‑nine par‑fives to close out the match. Afterward she reflected, "I’ve been giving myself so many chances, so that’s been quite frustrating.
I didn’t hole a lot today, but I was very steady and hit a lot of greens." Grant’s 4&3 victory over Yin made her only the ninth player in Solheim Cup history to finish a campaign with a perfect 4‑0‑0 record. Lee matched that feat for the United States by rallying from four down with seven holes to spare, stunning Henseleit in the process. Lee commented on the difficulty of the front nine, noting the rain and limited birdie opportunities, but praised the turn in weather that helped her game recover.
Korda’s 4&3 win over Rhodes was hailed as the performance of the week for the Americans, yet Europe’s other rookies also contributed points. Nadaud defeated Andrea Lee 3&2, marking her third win of a debut, while Lopez Ramirez capped an unbeaten debut by overcoming Yealimi Noh.
Madsen had previously bested Allisen Corpuz, and Woad recovered from a three‑hole losing streak on the back nine to clinch her match against Kim, keeping Europe on the brink of victory. Ciganda’s early lead against Kupcho proved decisive; she secured the winning point and summed up her feelings: "I’m so happy. I think we had a great team all week. It’s been one of the best teams we’ve had in recent years." The final day also featured notable moments from the United States’ younger players.
Rookie Lindy Duncan halted Maja Stark’s perfect record, while Lauren Coughlin handed Leona Maguire her first Solheim singles loss, slightly narrowing the margin. In the bottom match, Rose Zhang edged Celine Boutier 2 up, leaving the Frenchwoman without a point for the week. Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist praised the collective effort: "There’s been so much hard work this week and over the last two years from not only me but the entire support staff. The helpers have been amazing, making it easy for the players to just play.
We had a great vibe all week, everyone was a fantastic teammate. We talked a lot about fast starts given the course conditions, and I’m really proud of the players for starting strong and finishing strong." Team USA captain Angela Stanford acknowledged the Europeans’ determination: "We did many things right leading up to this, and the players fought hard.
The Europeans played great today, and that’s how it goes. 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 short break before the Walmart N Arkansas Championship scheduled for September 25‑27. The next Solheim Cup is slated for 2028 at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, set for September 8‑10. Fans can follow the latest Sky Sports offers or stream the action on NOW without a contract, and golfers looking to book a round can explore over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland through the provided booking platform.