Europe claims the 2026 Solheim Cup with dominant singles performance
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Team Europe secured the 2026 Solheim Cup title at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands following a decisive performance in Sunday's singles matches. Entering the final day tied 8-8, Europe earned the necessary points to surpass the United States. Rookie Lottie Woad clinched the victory for the European side by defeating Auston Kim 2 and 1 in her singles match. While United States golfer Nelly Korda secured a point against Mimi Rhodes, the European team maintained control throughout the afternoon to reclaim the trophy. This victory marks the third time in the last four iterations of the tournament that Europe has won or retained the cup. The competition also served as a final professional appearance for European captain Anna Nordqvist.
- •Europe reached 14.5 points to secure the trophy after starting the day tied at 8-8.
- •Lottie Woad clinched the decisive point with a 2-and-1 victory over Auston Kim.
- •Charley Hull, Linn Grant, Nastasia Nadaud, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, and Julia Lopez Ramirez earned singles wins for Europe.
- •Alison Lee provided a notable American highlight with a comeback win over Esther Henseleit.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Team Europe beat United States to reclaim Solheim Cup
- 3:00 PMGolf.com — Europe reclaims Solheim Cup with dominant Sunday singles performance
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Solheim Cup 2026: Europe dominates singles to win back cup
"Team Europe produced a dominant display in Sunday's decisive singles to beat the United States and claim back the Solheim Cup after a dramatic three days of see-sawing fortunes.For only the seventh time, the teams came into Sunday's singles all-square at 8-8 after two nerve-jangling days at the Bernardus course.
"Europe needed 6.5 points from Sunday singles to wrest the Solheim Cup back from the Americans. They managed that — and then some. The post Europe reclaims Solheim Cup with dominant Sunday singles performance appeared first on Golf.
"Team Europe have regained the Solheim Cup after an impressive singles display saw them beat Team USA in the Netherlands.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:18 PMTeam Europe beat United States to reclaim Solheim Cup
Team Europe produced a dominant display in Sunday's decisive singles to beat the United States and claim back the Solheim Cup after a dramatic three days of see-sawing fortunes.For only the seventh time, the teams came into Sunday's singles all-square at 8-8 after two nerve-jangling days at the Bernardus course.
- Golf.comSep 13, 2026, 3:00 PMEurope reclaims Solheim Cup with dominant Sunday singles performance
Europe needed 6.5 points from Sunday singles to wrest the Solheim Cup back from the Americans. They managed that — and then some. The post Europe reclaims Solheim Cup with dominant Sunday singles performance appeared first on Golf.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:49 PMSolheim Cup 2026: Europe dominates singles to win back cup
Here's how the final day of the 20th Solheim Cup played out at Berdardus Golf in the Netherlands.
- Sky Sports—Europe hold off USA to claim Solheim Cup thriller
Team Europe have regained the Solheim Cup after an impressive singles display saw them beat Team USA in the Netherlands.
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