Solheim Cup 2026: Europe defeat USA with stunning Sunday performance at Bernardus Golf

Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup after Lottie Woad delivered the crucial point before Carlota Ciganda sealed victory

Anna Nordqvist's Team Europe have won the 2026 Solheim Cup, beating the USA 15-13 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.

What began as a level contest at 8-8 has ended in European glory, with the hosts producing a brilliant performance in Sunday's singles to reclaim the trophy.

England's Lottie Woad delivered the crucial point, beating Auston Kim 2&1 in Match 8 to take Europe to the required 14.5-point total and ensure the Solheim Cup would return to European hands.

Carlota Ciganda then put an official seal on victory, defeating Jennifer Kupcho 4&2 in Match 11 to cap a memorable week for Europe.

The Spaniard has also strengthened her standing among the competition's great singles performers.

Ciganda has now chalked up 5.5 points in Solheim Cup singles matches down the years, ranking her third on the all-time European list.

Elsewhere, Charley Hull got the ball rolling for Europe with a commanding 3&2 victory over Megan Khang in the first match.

The English star struggled on Friday and Saturday alongside Woad, taking just half a point together in four matches, but Hull and Woad both proved their class on Sunday with victories.

Sweden's Linn Grant was arguably the star performer of the week for Europe with an impressive 4-0 record.

Grant was joined by Alison Lee as the only players to earn 4 points this week.

Lee produced the biggest singles comeback since 2013 to defeat Esther Henseleit 1 up after being four down through 11 holes.

Europe has now won the Solheim Cup nine times, while USA has won it 11 times.

The 2028 Solheim Cup takes place at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, USA.

Solheim Cup 2026: Sunday Singles Results

Match	Europe	USA	Result
1	Charley Hull	Megan Khang	Europe won 3&2
2	Esther Henseleit	Alison Lee	USA won 1 up
3	Linn Grant	Angel Yin	Europe won 4&3
4	Mimi Rhodes	Nelly Korda	USA won 4&2
5	Nanna Koerstz Madsen	Allisen Corpuz	Europe won 2&1
6	Nastasia Nadaud	Andrea Lee	Europe won 3&2
7	Julia Lopez Ramirez	Yealimi Noh	Europe won 3&2
8	Lottie Woad	Auston Kim	Europe won 2&1
9	Leona Maguire	Lauren Coughlin	USA won 2&1
10	Maja Stark	Lindy Duncan	USA won 3&1
11	Carlota Ciganda	Jennifer Kupcho	Europe won 4&2
12	Celine Boutier	Rose Zhang	USA won 2 up
FINAL SCORE: EUROPE 15 - 13 USA

Reflecting on leading Europe to victory, captain Nordqvist said: "Yeah, this has just been so good. Lots of hard work, and the last two years leading up to this week. Not only from me but my back room team too. They have been amazing this week, making it so easy for the players to play."

Nordqvist added: "I was impressed with every single player and caddie showing up to the 1st ready to play today.

"There was a lot of blue on the board early and that was key. I am just so proud of the players for starting strong and finishing strong."

GolfMagic provided live updates throughout the final day, with all the key moments, scores and reaction from Bernardus Golf.

Scroll down to relive our full live blog from a dramatic final day as Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 victory...

Andy Roberts

13 Sep 2026

16:27

Europe win 15-13

Solheim Cup Final Score:

Europe 15 - 13 USA

Zhang wins the final match 2up against Boutier, but it matters little for Europe as the contest was already over.

Congratulations Europe on recording a ninth victory at the Solheim Cup.

Here's a look at the final day results:

16:13

Nordqvist winning reaction

On leading Europe to victory, captain Nordqvist said: "Yeah, this has just been so good. Lots of hard work this week, and the last two years leading up to this week. Not only from me but my back room team too. They have been amazing this week, making it so easy for the players to play."

Nordqvist added: "I was impressed with every single player and caddie showing up to the 1st ready to play today.

"There was a lot of blue on the board early and that was key. I am just so proud of the players for starting strong and finishing strong."

Nordqvist also admitted she and her team gave some inspiring speeches ahead of the final day.

On her journey to this day, the Swede said: "Yeah I am living out my dream."

She added: "It doesn't feel like I've worked a day in my life. To have my family here and at every single Solheim Cup, this has always been a family affair for me, and I said in my speech last night, but this a week we can all share with each other."

16:06

Zhang goes 1up

Zhang wins the 16th to go 1up on Boutier with two holes to play.

15:56

Ciganda wins match and the Solheim Cup

Ciganda wins Match 11 with a comfortable 3&2 victory over Kupcho.

Europe knew they had already won the Solheim Cup, but the hosts now lead 15-12.

Ciganda will officially go down as the winning point at the 2026 Solheim Cup.

Duncan has just beat Stark 3&1.

15:54

Coughlin wins Match 9

While it matters little in the grand scheme of things, USA's Coughlin defeats Maguire 2&1.

It brings the score to 14-11.

15:43

Europe has won the Solheim Cup

Woad wins 2&1 to make it 14-10 and Ciganda is guaranteed half a point, which means Europe are assured of the required 14.5 points to win the Solheim Cup.

15:37

Matter of time now

Europe are on the verge.

Woad is 2up with two to play, and Ciganda is 3up with three to play.

Just 1.5 points required.

15:27

Woad 2up two to play

Woad wins the 16th to go 2up.

Europe just need 1.5 points.

15:18

Kim in the water

Kim has just plonked her drive down 16 into the water.

USA chances look sunk now.

15:15

Lopez Ramirez wins match

Clutch from the Euro rookie.

Lopez Ramirez makes birdie on the par-5 16th to seal a 3&2 win over Noh.

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Europe now lead 13-10.

15:11

Ciganda 3up

Europe closing in now.

Ciganda goes 3up thru 13.

15:03

Projected Score

14:59

Europe sense victory

Huge error from Noh.

She misses a short par save on 15 and it hands Lopez Ramirez the hole.

Lopez Ramirez now 2up.

14:59

Kim wins another hole

Rookie Kim pours home another birdie putt to win the 14th against Woad.

Kim wins three holes in a row.

Woad was 4up an hour ago.

Her lead is now just 1up.

14:57

Europe another point

Madsen makes par on 17 to seal a 2&1 victory over Corpuz.

Europe now lead 12-10.

The hosts need 2.5 points.

14:55

Nadaud earns Europe point

Clutch from Nadaud, who earns her first singles point at the Solheim Cup.

Nadaud seals a 3&2 win over Andrea Lee in Match 6.

Europe now lead 11-10.

14:52

Zhang ties up Match 12

14:47

Boutier 1up in Match 12

14:41

Madsen 2up

Corpuz wins the 16th.

Madsen 2up with two to play.

14:39

European nerves

Nervy times for the Europeans.

Lopez Ramirez has just tugged her approach shot left on the 14th.

This match will be critical, at least looking at the rest of the matches.

Elsewhere, Madsen has just found the water, but is 3up thru 15.

14:37

Kim birdie

Kim pours in a 15 footer for birdie to win the 13th.

Woad was 4 up.

But it's now just 2up.

14:36

Projected Score

14:29

Latest Scores

We're in for a tense finish.

As I keep saying though, it's really these middle matches that Europe have dominated all day that will determine the fate of the Solheim Cup.

Nadaud and Lopez Ramirez would appear to have the Solheim Cup in their hands.

14:23

Was Dame Laura right?

Dame Laura Davies told GolfMagic the Solheim Cup would be close.

It looks like she was right.

Watch our interview here:

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14:21

Korda makes it 10-10

Korda seals a comfortable 4&3 over Euro rookie Rhodes in Match 4.

We're now locked at 10-10.

But Europe lead five matches.

It's very much in their hands now.

Solheim Cup 2026: Europe defeat USA with stunning Sunday performance at Bernardus Golf

Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup after Lottie Woad delivered the crucial point before Carlota Ciganda sealed victory

Solheim Cup 2026: Sunday Singles Results

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