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Team USA retains the Junior Solheim Cup after defeating Team Europe

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Team USA retains the Junior Solheim Cup after defeating Team Europe

Summary

Team USA retained the Junior Solheim Cup following a 13-11 victory over Team Europe at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Entering the final-day singles matches with a seven-point lead, the visitors required only 2.5 points to secure the trophy. Despite a late rally by the European side, which claimed 8.5 points on the final day, Kelly Zhang clinched the decisive point for the Americans with a 2up win over Carolina Perez-Tasso. This victory marks the second consecutive loss for the European team in the event. Following the conclusion of this tournament, the attention in European golf shifts to the senior Solheim Cup, which begins this Friday at the same venue.

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By the Numbers

•Team USA won the Junior Solheim Cup with a final score of 13-11.
•The event took place at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
•Kelly Zhang secured the winning point for Team USA against Carolina Perez-Tasso.
•Team Europe mounted a significant singles comeback, winning 8.5 of the 12 available points.
•The senior Solheim Cup begins at the same venue on September 11.

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1:09 PMYahoo Sports — Team USA withstands Europe charge, claims 2026 Ping Junior Solheim Cup title

What they're saying

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Team USA held off a remarkable final-day fightback from Team Europe to successfully retain the Junior Solheim Cup with a narrow 13-11 win in the Netherlands.
— Sky Sports