Europe’s big names shine in Solheim Cup win over US
Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 victory over the United States in the Netherlands, as star players Charley Hull and Lottie Woad finally delivered in Sunday's singles after a disappointing start to the tournament. Hull opened the day with a 3&2 win over Megan Khang, while Woad secured her first full point of the week with a 2&1 victory over debutant Auston Kim, sparking celebrations at Bernardus Golf Club. The result extends Europe's unbeaten run in singles at home since 2015 and means the US has not won on European soil since that year.
The tie was effectively sealed when Carlota Ciganda's dominant position against Jennifer Kupcho took Europe past the 14½ points needed for outright victory, having started Sunday level at 8-8. European rookies also excelled, with Julia Lopez Ramirez and Nastasia Nadaud both winning 3&2, while Mimi Rhodes narrowly lost only to world number one Nelly Korda. The US had some bright spots, including Lauren Coughlin ending Leona Maguire's unbeaten singles record and Alison Lee completing the biggest comeback in Solheim Cup history from four holes down to beat Esther Henseleit, but it was not enough to prevent Anna Nordqvist's Europe side from lifting the trophy.
- Europe beat the US 15-13 to win the Solheim Cup
- Charley Hull and Lottie Woad both delivered key singles wins
- Europe remain unbeaten in home singles since 2015