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2026 Solheim Cup Results: Europe Reclaims the Cup
Team Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf after taking control of Sunday singles. Europe won 15–13 after taking seven of the 12 Sunday singles matches.
Europe Wins the 2026 Solheim Cup
Carlota Ciganda’s 4-and-2 win over Jennifer Kupcho officially secured the trophy. Lottie Woad had already put Europe on the brink with a 2-and-1 singles victory. Europe won the completed 28-match competition 15–13.
2026 Solheim Cup Quick Facts
The 20th Solheim Cup is the first staged in the Netherlands. The United States enters with an 11–8 lead in the all-time series but has not won on European soil since 2015.
Friday Foursomes Pairings
Foursomes is alternate-shot golf: each two-player team uses one ball and alternates strokes until the hole is complete.
| Match | Team USA | Team Europe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz | Charley Hull and Lottie Woad |
| 2 | Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin | Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Céline Boutier |
| 3 | Andrea Lee and Lindy Duncan | Esther Henseleit and Leona Maguire |
| 4 | Rose Zhang and Jennifer Kupcho | Maja Stark and Linn Grant |
Pairings verified against the official LPGA Friday foursomes announcement on September 10, 2026. Friday fourball pairings are announced separately.
2026 Solheim Cup Teams
Team USA
Captain: Angela Stanford
Team Europe
Captain: Anna Nordqvist
How the Solheim Cup Format Works
Europe needed 14½ points to win the Cup and passed that mark on Sunday. The United States entered as defending champion and would have retained the trophy with 14 points.
Foursomes vs. Fourball
Foursomes: Partners alternate shots with one ball. Fourball: All four golfers play their own ball, and each team counts its better score on the hole.
Why Bernardus Golf Matters
Bernardus Golf is a Kyle Phillips-designed heathland course that opened in 2018 and previously hosted the Dutch Open. Its exposed setting, natural hazards, expansive bunkering and demanding greens reward positioning and precision. The venue is also hosting the PING Junior Solheim Cup on the same course, a first for the event.
Meet the Solheim Cup Golfers We Cover
My9Iron now has dedicated profiles for Team USA’s leading names, Europe’s established stars and the complete European rookie class.
Charley Hull and Lottie Woad Previewed the Solheim Cup
Hull and Woad discussed their partnership, Woad’s debut and the possibility of another high-profile match involving Nelly Korda. After a difficult start together, both won their Sunday singles matches: Hull beat Megan Khang 3 and 2, and Woad beat Auston Kim 2 and 1.
Source: official pre-tournament press conference published ahead of the 2026 Solheim Cup.
The Cup-Winning Sequence
Woad’s victory moved Europe to 14 points with Ciganda already guaranteed at least a half. Ciganda then completed a 4-and-2 win over Jennifer Kupcho, taking Europe past the 14½-point winning threshold.
2026 Solheim Cup Final Score: Europe 15, USA 13
Europe Reclaims the Cup
Team Europe 15 · Team USA 13
The teams began Sunday tied 8–8. Europe won seven singles matches, the United States won five, and Carlota Ciganda supplied the point that officially put Europe over the winning threshold. Rose Zhang then defeated Céline Boutier 2 up in the anchor match to set the final margin.
Sunday Singles Results
Results verified against the official Solheim Cup scoring board on 09-13-2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Solheim Cup
Use Tour Equipment as Evidence, Not a Prescription
Solheim Cup players use equipment built around elite speed, delivery and preferred ball flight. Their bags provide useful evidence, but the same specifications are rarely the right answer for every golfer.
How This Guide Was Verified
This page was updated and audited on 09-13-2026. Europe’s 15–13 victory and all 12 Sunday singles results were checked against the official Solheim Cup scoring page after all 28 matches were complete. The clinching sequence and match context were cross-checked against final-day reporting.