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Europe Reclaims Solheim Cup After Woad Clinches Victory

A regained title for Europe that highlights growing interest in women's golf.

Overview

  • Team Europe defeated Team USA to win the 20th Solheim Cup, with the final-day singles ending on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
  • England's Lottie Woad sealed the cup by beating Auston/Austin Kim to deliver the decisive point for Europe.
  • Germany's Esther Henseleit won both of her team (doubles) matches but lost her Sunday singles to Alison Lee after surrendering a four-hole lead.
  • Published reports conflict on the final team total—some outlets say 15:11 for Europe while others report 15:13—and the discrepancy remains unresolved pending confirmation from the official Solheim Cup scoreboard and organisers.
  • The tournament was held for the first time in the Netherlands at Bernardus Golf Club, followed the 28-match Foursomes/Fourballs/Singles format, and was carried live by Sky Sports with streaming via Wow, underscoring growing broadcast attention for women's golf.