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

by Roh Woolae

Published 14 Sep.2026 04:58(KST)

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

'European powerhouse' Europe has won the Solheim Cup.

On September 14 (Korea time) at Bernardus Golf Club (par 72, 6,557 yards) in the Netherlands, Europe posted 7 wins and 5 losses (7 points) in the final singles match play against the United States at the Solheim Cup, earning a final aggregate score of 15-13 to secure victory. The European team had handed the trophy to the United States in 2024 but reclaimed the top spot, savoring their return to glory. While the U.S. still leads the overall record with 11 wins, 8 losses, and 1 tie, they have failed to claim an away victory 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 each from the United States and Europe face off in the tournament. Over three days, the competition consists of eight foursome matches (where teammates alternate playing the same ball), eight fourball matches (with each player playing their own ball and the best score counting for the team), and 12 singles match play matches. The team with the most points wins the event. A win in any match earns 1 point, a tie earns 0.5 points, and a loss earns no points.

Europe and the United States engaged in a tightly contested battle. The score was tied 8-8 after the first and second days. In the decisive final day, Charley Hull (England) opened with a commanding three-hole victory over Megan Khang, giving Europe early momentum. In the second match, Alison Lee prevailed, while in the third match, Linn Grant (Sweden) secured a win, and in the fourth, Nelly Korda claimed victory, leaving both teams locked at two wins and two losses in the opening four matches.

Europe dominated matches 5 through 8, with triumphs from Nana Madsen (Denmark), Nastasia Nadaud (France), Julia Lopez Ramirez (Spain), and Lottie Woad (England), overwhelming the U.S. Although Europe dropped the ninth match to Lauren Coughlin and the tenth to Lindy Duncan, Carlota Ciganda (Spain) dealt Jennifer Kupcho a decisive four-hole defeat in the eleventh match, clinching the winning point for Europe.

Immediately after the victory, Ciganda said in an interview, "This was one of the best teams we've had in years. Everyone was united, and it was a true team." She added, "This is what the European spirit is all about. I've had a really great time, there were a lot of fantastic matches, and I made a lot of birdies. I'm so happy we won," she exclaimed.