Korda and Corpuz make history as U.S. and Europe split opening foursomes
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz became the first duo in Solheim Cup history to reach a 5-0 record after defeating Charley Hull and Lottie Woad 4 and 3 on Friday morning at Bernardus Golf. Their victory contributed to a 2-2 tie in the opening foursomes session in Cromvoirt, Netherlands. This marks only the third time in 20 editions of the event that the first session ended in a split. Elsewhere in the session, Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin secured a 3 and 2 victory over Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Celine Boutier. The remaining matches concluded as Team USA and Team Europe balanced the scoreboard early in the competition. Players move into the next round of play following the conclusion of the opening morning foursomes.
- •Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz defeated Charley Hull and Lottie Woad 4 and 3.
- •Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin beat Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Celine Boutier 3 and 2.
- •The Friday morning foursomes session at Bernardus Golf ended in a 2-2 tie.
- •Korda and Corpuz are the first pair in event history to reach a 5-0 record.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Solheim Cup 2026 foursomes recap: Record win by Nelly Korda, Allisen Corpuz highlights first-session split
"Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz created Solheim Cup history with their statement victory over Charley Hull and Lottie Woad in the Friday foursomes, as Team Europe and Team USA shared the spoils in the opening session.
"The American duo became the first partnership in event history to push its record to 5-0, and the emphatic point was part of a 2-2 tie in the opening foursomes session Friday morning at Bernardus Golf.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:20 AMSolheim Cup 2026 foursomes recap: Record win by Nelly Korda, Allisen Corpuz highlights first-session split
The American duo became the first partnership in event history to push its record to 5-0, and the emphatic point was part of a 2-2 tie in the opening foursomes session Friday morning at Bernardus Golf.
- Sky Sports—Korda, Corpuz thrash Hull, Woad to make history in tied foursomes session
Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz created Solheim Cup history with their statement victory over Charley Hull and Lottie Woad in the Friday foursomes, as Team Europe and Team USA shared the spoils in the opening session.
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