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

14:19

Lee makes Solheim history

Alison Lee, take a bow.

Lee defeats Henseleit 1up to put a first singles point on the board for USA.

The American was 4 down thru 11.

No player had ever won a singles match after being 4 down thru nine holes since the 2013 Solheim Cup.

Lee also becomes joint top points scorer alongside Grant for the week, having gone 4-0.

Things just got very interesting here as Europe lead by just one point.

We're in for a thrilling finish.

14:17

Madsen goes 3up

Madsen pours home a 35 footer for birdie to go 3up thru 14 on Corpuz.

14:12

Noh just 1 down

Noh has just won the 12th after Lopez Ramirez makes bogey.

The European lead is now just 1up.

This game looks crucial right now.

14:04

USA lead Match 2

Unbelievable.

Lee was 4 down thru 11.

She's now 1up thru 17 after rolling in a five footer for birdie.

Lee is looking to not only earn a valuable point for USA, but also match Grant for 4 points as top points scorer.

13:58

Grant win 4&3

Another point for Europe.

Grant defeats Yin 4&3.

It marks her first singles win in her Solheim Cup career.

Europe now lead 10-8.

Grant becomes the top points scorer for the week having gone 4-0.

Europe's star of the week.

13:56

Middle matches crucial

You feel Europe's control of the middle matches right now will be pivotal in the contest.

As it stands, Europe are 2up in Matches 5, 6 and 7, and also 4up in Match 8.

13:55

Latest Scores

Europe projected to win 16-12

13:50

Match 2 now tied

Incredible stuff in Match 2.

Henseleit was 4 up thru 11.

Lee two putts for birdie on 16.

Henseleit can only make par.

And now the match is tied.

Lee is 3-0 for the week.

13:48

Duncan 2up

Duncan goes 2up thru seven holes on Stark, who is 3-0 on the week so far.

13:48

Woad 4up

Woad goes 4up thru 9.

This one looks over already.

13:42

Hull wins 3&2

After a first two days to forget for Hull, where she set an unwanted new Solheim Cup record alongside Woad, the English star has made immediate amends with a dominant performance in Match 1.

Hull seals a 3&2 win over Khang to register the first point of the final day for Europe.

"It's been a frustrating week," said Hull. "Me and Lottie played pretty well and we just couldn't hole a putt. We played against some tough opponents, but yeah, it feels good to get a point on the board."

She added: "I wanted to try and hole more putts today. I had been giving myself a lot of chances, but holed nothing over the first two days."

Europe now lead 9-8.

13:32

Grant also 4up

Grant closing in European point.

She's 4up thru 13.

Grant is about to go 4-0 on the week.

13:32

Korda 4up

Korda has too much for Rhodes.

The World No.1 is 4up.

American point upcoming.

13:29

Lopez Ramirez 1up

Lopez Ramirez adds more blue to the board as she goes 1up thru 9 against Noh in Match 7.

13:28

Henseleit now just 1up

The fightback continues in Match 2.

Lee has clawed back to 1 down.

She was 4 down on the front nine.

13:27

Woad 3up

Woad is cruising in Match 8.

She's 3up on Kim.

13:27

Stark and Duncan tied

Duncan wins the 6th to tie up Match 10 with in-form Swede Stark.

13:24

Europe closing in

Madsen adds more blue to the board.

She's just gone 1up thru 10.

Total dominance from Europe today.

13:21

Europe projected to win

As it stands, Europe are projected to win 16.5-11.5 - but of course there is still a back nine to play here so much can change, and probably will.

The last time a team won by five points at a Solheim Cup came in 2017 when USA defeated Europe at Des Moines Golf & Country Club in Iowa.

Europe's record margin of victory came with an eight-point triumph at Colorado Golf Club in 2013, which also marks the record margin in Solheim Cup history.

Anyway, here's the latest board: