US Reclaims Solheim Cup Title with 3-Point Victory Over Europe

▶ 3-point victory over Europe

The United States has reclaimed the Solheim Cup title for the first time in seven years since 2017. After falling behind by 1 point, 5.5-6.5, in the single match play on the final day of the tournament, the US team made a remarkable comeback to win with a final score of 15.5-12.5.

The Solheim Cup is a prestigious women’s golf competition between the United States and Europe, held every two years since its founding in 1990. The tournament has been held in odd years since 2003, but starting this year, it has been changed to be held in even years.

The US team’s victory marks their 11th win in the Solheim Cup, with 1 draw and 7 losses. The team secured the victory when Lilia Bu made a birdie putt on the last hole to tie with Alban Valenzuela (Switzerland). Rose Zhang of the United States made history by becoming the first player in Solheim Cup history to win all four matches without going to the 17th hole.

Zhang’s impressive performance included securing the victory on the 16th hole in the first day’s foursomes with Lauren Coughlin, and winning the two fourballs and the single match play on the final day with four holes left. The US team was led by Stacy Lewis, while Susanne Pettersen (Norway) led the European team.

Charlie Hull (England) was a standout player for Europe, with 3 wins and 2 losses. Despite their efforts, the European team was unable to secure their first-ever four-peat in the tournament. The 2026 Solheim Cup will be held in the Netherlands.

The US team’s victory marks a significant milestone in the Solheim Cup’s history, and sets the stage for an exciting competition in the years to come.