Europe Wins Solheim Cup... 'Home Turf Dominance Continues'

7 Wins and 5 Losses in Final Day Singles Matches
Securing a 15-13 Overall Victory by a 2-Point Margin
Undefeated at Home Since 2015

'Home turf powerhouse' Europe has won the Solheim Cup.

On September 14 (Korea Standard Time), Europe recorded 7 wins and 5 losses (7 points) in the final singles match play at the Solheim Cup, a women's golf showdown against the United States held at Bernardus Golf Club (par 72, 6,557 yards) in the Netherlands. With a final total of 15-13, Europe clinched the victory. After surrendering the trophy to the U.S. team in 2024, Europe once again savored the joy of returning to the top. Although the United States maintained an overall winning record of 11 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw, they have not won an away match in Europe since 2015.

Anna Nordqvist, head of the European team (center), is celebrating with her players holding the trophy after winning the Solheim Cup. Den Bosch=AP Yonhap News Agency

The Solheim Cup was established in 1990. Teams of 12 players represent both the United States and Europe, facing off in the competition. Over three days, teams play eight foursome matches (where two players hit the same ball alternately), eight four-ball matches (where each player plays their own ball and the better score counts), and 12 singles match play rounds. The team with the higher total score wins the tournament. Each win is worth 1 point, each draw 0.5 points, and a loss earns 0 points.

Europe and the United States battled closely throughout the event. After the first and second days, the score was tied at 8-8. In the final day's first match, Charley Hull (England) defeated Megan Khang by a three-hole margin to give Europe early momentum. In the second match, Ally Ewing prevailed; in the third, Sweden's Linn Grant took the win; and in the fourth match, Nelly Korda secured victory, keeping both squads evenly matched with two wins each.

Europe dominated the fifth through eighth matches, as Nana Madsen (Denmark), Nastasia Nadaud (France), Julia Lopez Ramirez (Spain), and Lottie Woad (England) all secured wins. Although Europe dropped the ninth match to Lauren Coughlin and the tenth to Lindy Duncan, Carlota Ciganda (Spain) clinched the championship point in the eleventh match by defeating Jennifer Kupcho by a four-hole margin.

Immediately after the win, Ciganda said in an interview, "This was one of the best teams we've had in recent years. Everyone was united, and we were truly a team," adding, "This is the spirit of Europe." She continued, "I had a wonderful time. There were so many great matches, and I made a lot of birdies. I am so happy to win."

The 2028 tournament will be held at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.

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