The 2026 Solheim Cup ended with Team Europe reclaiming the trophy after a dramatic three-day battle against the United States at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands.
Europe entered the final day level with the USA at 8-8. What followed was a tense Sunday singles session in which Europe collected seven points to win the Solheim Cup 15-13.
For readers who want the original event information, including the teams, schedule, venue and competition format, our 2026 Solheim Cup preview covers those details. This article focuses on what happened during the completed tournament.
2026 Solheim Cup Final Result
Europe 15 - 13 USA
Bernardus Golf, Cromvoirt, Netherlands
September 11-13, 2026
Europe Reclaims the Solheim Cup
The competition remained extremely close for the first two days. Friday finished 4-4, while Saturday morning gave Europe a 7-5 advantage.
The United States responded strongly in Saturday afternoon's four-ball matches. Three American victories against one European win brought the overall score back to 8-8 heading into the final day.
That left the entire Solheim Cup to be decided by 12 singles matches on Sunday.
Friday: Europe and USA Finish 4-4
The opening day produced an early indication of how closely matched the two teams would be.
The morning foursomes ended 2-2. Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz defeated Charley Hull and Lottie Woad 4&3, while Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin defeated Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Celine Boutier 3&2 for the other American point.
Europe answered through Esther Henseleit and Leona Maguire, who beat Andrea Lee and Lindy Duncan 2-up. Maja Stark and Linn Grant then defeated Rose Zhang and Jennifer Kupcho 3&2.
The afternoon four-ball session was equally tight. Megan Khang and Alison Lee produced a strong 5&3 victory for the USA, while European rookies Mimi Rhodes and Nastasia Nadaud defeated Allisen Corpuz and Auston Kim 2&1.
The other two matches were tied, leaving the teams level at 4-4 after the opening day.
The final moments were especially memorable. Carlota Ciganda produced a clutch par on the 18th hole to help Europe secure a half point against Nelly Korda and Lauren Coughlin alongside Julia López Ramírez.
Saturday Morning: Europe Takes Control
Europe made its strongest move of the tournament during Saturday morning's foursomes.
Maja Stark and Linn Grant defeated Allisen Corpuz and Nelly Korda 3&2. Leona Maguire and Esther Henseleit then edged Jennifer Kupcho and Rose Zhang 1 up.
European rookies Mimi Rhodes and Nastasia Nadaud also continued their impressive week with a 4&3 victory over Andrea Lee and Auston Kim.
The only American point of the morning came from Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin, who defeated Charley Hull and Lottie Woad 6&5.
Europe therefore moved into a 7-5 lead.
Saturday Afternoon: USA Fights Back
The United States needed a strong response, and it came in the afternoon four-ball session.
Maja Stark and Linn Grant gave Europe the opening point by defeating Megan Khang and Lauren Coughlin 2&1.
The Americans then won the next three matches. Yealimi Noh and Andrea Lee defeated Lottie Woad and Charley Hull 1 up, Rose Zhang and Auston Kim beat Nastasia Nadaud and Leona Maguire 3&2, and Jennifer Kupcho and Lindy Duncan defeated Carlota Ciganda and Celine Boutier 1 up.
The final match produced one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.
Kupcho was 1 down heading into the 17th hole when she produced a remarkable long birdie putt from around 90 feet to keep the match alive. On the 18th, she delivered another long putt to give the Americans the win.
The three American victories turned a 7-5 deficit into an 8-8 tie.
Everything was therefore decided by Sunday's singles.
Sunday Singles: Europe Wins 7-5
With the score tied 8-8, all 12 players from each team went into singles competition.
Europe needed 6½ points to reclaim the trophy, while the United States needed six points to retain it.
Europe started strongly and won six of the first eight singles matches, creating the momentum needed to pull away from the Americans.
Key Singles Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Charley Hull vs Megan Khang | Hull won 3&2 |
| Alison Lee vs Esther Henseleit | Lee won 1 up |
| Linn Grant vs Angel Yin | Grant won 4&3 |
| Nelly Korda vs Mimi Rhodes | Korda won 4&2 |
| Nanna Koerstz Madsen vs Allisen Corpuz | Koerstz Madsen won 2&1 |
| Nastasia Nadaud vs Andrea Lee | Nadaud won 3&2 |
| Julia López Ramírez vs Yealimi Noh | López Ramírez won 3&2 |
| Lottie Woad vs Auston Kim | Woad won 2&1 |
| Lauren Coughlin vs Leona Maguire | Coughlin won 2&1 |
| Lindy Duncan vs Maja Stark | Duncan won 3&1 |
| Carlota Ciganda vs Jennifer Kupcho | Ciganda won 4&2 |
| Rose Zhang vs Celine Boutier | Zhang won 2 up |
Lottie Woad Brings Europe to the Winning Threshold
One of the most important moments came in the match between Lottie Woad and Auston Kim.
Woad won 2&1, taking Europe to 14 points. Her point meant Europe had reached the threshold required to regain the Solheim Cup.
The match was not yet the end of the story, however. Carlota Ciganda was still on the course against Jennifer Kupcho.
Ciganda had already played a major role in the tournament. On Friday she had produced a crucial late par, and on Saturday she had been involved in the dramatic final four-ball match.
Ciganda Clinches the Cup
With the trophy already within reach, Ciganda closed out Jennifer Kupcho with a 4&2 victory.
That was the decisive 15th point for Europe.
It was also a remarkable personal moment for Ciganda. She became only the second player in Solheim Cup history to secure the winning point twice, after previously clinching the European victory in 2023.
The European players and captain Anna Nordqvist could finally celebrate. After 28 matches across three days, Europe had reclaimed the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 victory.
Standout Performances
Linn Grant: Perfect 4-0-0
Linn Grant finished the tournament with four wins and no losses or ties. Her performance was especially notable because she had gone 0-4-0 in her previous Solheim Cup appearance in 2024.
Alison Lee: Four Wins for the USA
Alison Lee also finished 4-0-0 despite the United States losing the overall competition.
Her Sunday singles victory over Esther Henseleit was particularly remarkable. Lee came back from four holes down to win 1 up, the largest comeback victory recorded in Solheim Cup singles history.
The European Rookies
Europe's younger players also made a significant contribution. Nastasia Nadaud finished with three wins and one loss, while Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes became the first rookie pairing in Solheim Cup history to win two matches together.
Final Session Scores
| Session | Europe | USA | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Foursomes | 2 | 2 | 2-2 |
| Friday Four-ball | 2 | 2 | 4-4 |
| Saturday Foursomes | 3 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Saturday Four-ball | 1 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Sunday Singles | 7 | 5 | 15-13 |
What Made the 2026 Solheim Cup Memorable?
The final score does not fully show how close the competition was.
Friday ended level. Europe created a two-point advantage on Saturday morning, only for the USA to erase it before the end of the afternoon. That left everything at 8-8.
Sunday then became a sequence of individual battles. Europe built an early lead, the United States continued to collect points, and the trophy remained in play until the final stages.
The decisive moments came from Woad and Ciganda, but the result was shaped by contributions throughout all three days.
From the opening foursomes to the final singles match, the 2026 Solheim Cup delivered the close team competition that makes match-play golf so compelling.
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Final Result: Europe 15-13, USA
Sunday Singles: Europe 7-5 USA
Venue: Bernardus Golf, Cromvoirt, Netherlands
Dates: September 11-13, 2026