Europe defeats USA 15-13 to win the Solheim Cup
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Europe secured a 15-13 victory against the USA to claim the Solheim Cup. The result followed a dominant 7-4 performance in the final day singles matches. Lottie Woad clinched the decisive point for the European team by sinking a putt against Auston Kim. The victory marks a triumphant conclusion to the captaincy tenure of Anna Nordqvist, who recently announced her retirement from competitive golf. Nordqvist faced scrutiny for retaining the pairing of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad following a poor showing in the Netherlands. Despite her initial reservations regarding the tournament's captains agreement, the European captain successfully led her team to the title on the final day.
- •Europe finished with a 15-13 total score over the USA.
- •The European team secured their victory with a 7-4 record in singles matches.
- •Lottie Woad defeated Auston Kim to clinch the winning point.
- •Anna Nordqvist ends her career with a victory as European captain.
- 4:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Europe win Solheim Cup against USA to give captain Anna Nordqvist last laugh
"Europe beat USA 15-13 after 7-4 win in singles matches Lottie Woad seals victory with putt against Auston Kim Eyebrows were raised when Anna Nordqvist somewhat abruptly announced her retirement from competitive golf last month at the age of just 39. Heads were turned when Nordqvist kept Solheim Cup faith with the pairing of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad despite a miserable points return in the Netherlands. Nordqvist sounded unsure about elements of the Solheim Cup’s captains agreement before a ball was whacked in anger. The last laugh belongs to Nordqvist herself, who can sail off into the sunset having added a triumphant Solheim Cup captaincy to a career that had already returned three major wins. What a rousing afternoon this soon became for women’s golf in Europe. The understated Nordqvist was on the podium once more. Continue reading...
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