Europe Reclaims Solheim Cup With 15-13 Victory Over U.S.

Team Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 victory over the United States at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands on Sunday, September 14, 2026. The win was secured after a dominant final-day performance where Europe won six of the 12 singles matches. The contest was tied 8-8 heading into the singles session after a dramatic Saturday finish. U.S. player Jennifer Kupcho holed over 110 feet of putts on the final two holes to secure a crucial point for her team. Following the match, a social media post showed the American team celebrating with beer on their team bus, a moment that European captain Anna Nordqvist and her players later cited as a key motivator. "They drink on Saturday, we drink on Sunday," became the European team's chant on their own bus ride home after the victory. Assistant captain Mel Reid delivered a motivational speech to refocus the team after the Saturday setback. The decisive point was delivered by Spain's Carlota Ciganda, who defeated Jennifer Kupcho 4&2 in singles. Ciganda, who had been on the losing side against Kupcho on Saturday, expressed her determination beforehand, stating, "I knew she had no chance. I was like, I want to kill you." U.S.