Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 victory over the United States after taking seven points from Sunday’s singles at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
Carlota Ciganda secured the decisive 15th point with a 4&2 win over Jennifer Kupcho. The Spaniard also secured the point Europe needed to retain the trophy in 2023, when the teams tied 14-14 at Finca Cortesin.
Lottie Woad had moved Europe to the brink minutes earlier, completing a 2&1 victory over fellow rookie Auston Kim. With Ciganda already guaranteed at least the half-point Europe needed, Woad’s short putt at the 17th effectively settled the contest before the winning point became official.
The result gives Europe three victories from the past five editions. The United States had regained the trophy in Virginia in 2024 but could not retain it after the teams began the final day tied at 8-8.
THE CUP RETURNS TO EUROPE!!! 🇪🇺🏆#TeamEurope | #SolheimCup pic.twitter.com/wNbcfKbS3c
— Solheim Cup Team Europe (@SolheimCupEuro) September 13, 2026
Europe fills the early leaderboard with blue
Heavy rain accompanied the opening singles matches, but Europe quickly took control through Charley Hull and Linn Grant.
Hull defeated Megan Khang 3&2 in the first match, handing the American her first Sunday singles loss. Grant then completed an unbeaten week by beating Angel Yin 4&3, finishing the contest with a 4-0-0 record.
Nanna Koerstz Madsen added a 2&1 victory over Allisen Corpuz before European rookies Nastasia Nadaud and Julia Lopez Ramirez won their matches 3&2. Nadaud earned three points on her debut, while Lopez Ramirez contributed 1½.
Woad built a 4-up lead over Kim before the American reduced the deficit to one through 15 holes. Kim’s mistake at the 16th restored Woad’s two-hole advantage, allowing the Englishwoman to close out the match at the next.
Ciganda went ahead against Kupcho with a birdie at the par-5 2nd and remained in front. Her victory completed a productive final day after she had earned only half a point from her first two matches.
Unbeaten in 2026 https://t.co/e6a9BIktgW
— The Solheim Cup (@TheSolheimCup) September 13, 2026
Alison Lee produces record comeback
The United States then earned a point when Alison Lee recovered from 4 down after 11 holes to beat Esther Henseleit 1 up.
Lee birdied the 12th, squared the match at the 16th and moved ahead with another birdie at the 17th. The comeback completed a 4-0-0 week for Lee and represented the largest recovery in Solheim Cup singles history.
Nelly Korda beat European rookie Mimi Rhodes 4&2, while Lauren Coughlin and Lindy Duncan also secured American points. Rose Zhang won the final match 2 up against Celine Boutier to establish the final 15-13 score.
Europe’s victory followed a contest that had remained level throughout Friday before Kupcho’s 90-foot birdie helped the United States reach 8-8 on Saturday evening. Europe’s strong start on Sunday sent the trophy back after one edition away.
THE MOMENT TEAM EUROPE RECLAIMED THE SOLHEIM CUP! 🇪🇺🏆#TeamEurope | #SolheimCup pic.twitter.com/BrytRplVdc
— Solheim Cup Team Europe (@SolheimCupEuro) September 13, 2026
Sunday Singles 5-7 |
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| USA | Europe | ||||
| Match | Player | Result | Player | ||
| 1 | Megan Khang | 3&2 | > | Charley Hull | |
| 2 | Alison Lee | < | 1 Up | Esther Henseleit | |
| 3 | Angel Yin | 4&3 | > | Linn Grant | |
| 4 | Nelly Korda | < | 4&2 | Mimi Rhodes | |
| 5 | Allisen Corpuz | 2&1 | > |
Nanna Koerstz Madsen
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| 6 | Andrea Lee | 3&2 | > |
Nastasia Nadaud
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| 7 | Yealimi Noh | 3&2 | > |
Julia Lopez Ramirez
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| 8 | Auston Kim | 2&1 | > | Lottie Woad | |
| 9 | Lauren Coughlin | < | 2&1 | Leona Maguire | |
| 10 | Lindy Duncan | < | 3&1 | Maja Stark | |
| 11 | Jennifer Kupcho | 4&2 | > | Carlota Ciganda | |
| 12 | Rose Zhang | < | 2 Up | Celine Boutier | |
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