Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup on Sunday, edging the United States 15½‑12½ after a decisive singles session at Bernardus Golf Club in the Netherlands.
Singles clinch the win
Opening the final day, England's Charley Hull secured the first point for Europe, setting the tone for a string of performances that saw the continent surge ahead. By the time the last match concluded, Europe had amassed enough points to seal the trophy.
Hull's early birdie on the 12th hole gave her a two‑stroke lead, and she held on despite a late bogey, finishing 1‑up over her American opponent.
Key performances
Veteran Annika Sörenstam, playing her final Solheim Cup, delivered a steady 3‑and‑2 victory, while rising star Linn Grant posted a 4‑stroke win that proved pivotal. The United States' top‑ranked player, Nelly Korda, fell short in a tightly contested match, losing 1‑up to Europe's Laura Martínez.
Europe's depth shone through the afternoon, with several lower‑ranked players turning half‑points into full points. The cumulative effort erased the United States' early lead and built a three‑point cushion heading into the final matches.
What the result means
The triumph marks Europe's first Solheim Cup success since 2021, when they defeated the United States at Gleneagles. The victory ends a two‑edition run in which the Americans held the Cup, and it restores the competition to a 50‑50 balance over the past six events.
European captain Suzann Pettersen praised the team's resilience, noting that the singles format allowed the continent’s “big guns” to step forward when it mattered most. The win also bolsters the profile of women’s golf across the continent, with increased television audiences reported by the European Tour’s media arm.
Looking ahead, the United States will regroup for the 2027 edition, slated for a venue in the United States, while Europe aims to build on this momentum with a new crop of talent emerging from the Ladies European Tour.
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