European captain Anna Nordqvist
European captain Anna Nordqvist

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...

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13 Sep 2026
12:27
Hull goes 2up

Hull is looking good in the top match.

She's birdied the par-5 10th to move into a 2up lead over Khang. 

The English star has not had her best stuff this week with just half a point from four matches alongside Woad, but she's looking more like herself today.

Hull admitted in an April interview with Kira K. Dixon that she finds it easier to compete as an individual than on a team, so perhaps that explains her change in mindset today. 

She also defeated Korda 6&4 in the singles at the last Solheim Cup in 2024. 

Here's a look at the latest board:

Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores
Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores
12:22
Korda 2up

Korda is showing her class.

The World No.1 goes 2up on Rhodes.

12:21
Lopez Ramirez misses golden chance

Lopez Ramirez had a three footer to win the 4th hole and put Europe 1up.

But she missed. 

12:11
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Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores
Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores
12:11
Grant 3up

After another bogey from Yin, Grant goes 3up and in total command. 

12:10
Lopez Ramirez ties up match

After losing the 2nd, Lopez Ramirez responds quickly by tying up her match against Noh thru three holes. 

12:07
Is the tide turning?

Korda buries a birdie putt on the 6th to go 1up again on Rhodes. 

USA up in three, down in four. 

12:06
USA lead Match 7

Yealimi Noh goes 1up thru two holes on Julia Lopez Ramirez.

The European made a sloppy bogey. 

USA up in two, down in four. 

12:04
Yin is having a nightmare

Yin's just found the water again.

Grant about to go 3up thru 7. 

12:01
Coughlin says not so fast

Lauren Coughlin, who has been one of America's best players this week, has just gone 1up on the 1st in her match with Leona Maguire. 

The only red on the board. 

Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores
Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores
11:59
No red on the board

There's now no red on the board.

That's because Nadaud has also now tied up her match against Lee.

Henseleit has just gone 4up too. 

Europe total dominance here. 

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Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores
11:57
Rhodes ties up Match 4

Rhodes converts a four footer for birdie on the 5th to tie up Match 4 against World No.1 Korda. 

Brilliant stuff from the Euro rookie. 

11:54
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Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores
11:52
Yin badly out of sorts

Yin's struggles continue.

She's just gone 2 down to Grant. 

11:45
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Europe up in four, down in two. 

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Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores

 

11:42
Grant 1up

As expected after Yin found the water, Grant takes the 5th to put Europe 1up. 

11:41
USA up in Match 6

Andrea Lee goes 1up thru two holes against Nastasia Nadaud.

11:40
Europe 3up

Alison Lee may have gone 3-0 so far this week but she's getting thrashed thru six holes in Match 2. 

Henseleit has just gone 3up. 

11:37
Yin water ball

Yin has played just two LPGA rounds since June after illness this summer. 

She looks out of sorts and has just plonked her approach into the water on the 5th. 

Grant about to go 1up in Match 3. 

European dominance so far on Sunday. 

11:32
Heavens open

It's absolutely chucking it down. 

11:30
Another European 2up

Henseleit converts a 15 footer for birdie to go 2up on Lee in Match 2.

Europe off to a flying start here. 

Here's how we stand so far: 

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Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores
11:28
Madsen 2up

Madsen may have sat out yesterday but she's wasting little time proving her worth on Sunday.

The Dane is 2up thru 2 on Corpuz. 

11:26
A bit of needle?

Grant just made Yin putt out from what appeared no more than two feet.

Even that's being generous.

Yin sent the putt down for a bogey, which tied the par-3 4th. 

She did not look best pleased. 

11:16
Korda 1up

World No.1 Korda shows her class by draining a 20 footer for birdie on the par-5 2nd.

The American goes 1up on Rhodes. 

Elsewhere, Grant has tied up Match 3. 

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Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores

 

11:11
Europe fast start continues

Nanna Koerstz Madsen is conceded the 1st hole by Allisen Corpuz in Match 5.

Europe lead in three matches. 

Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores
Solheim Cup 2026: LIVE scores