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Team USA Retains Junior Solheim Cup With 13-11 Win

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Team USA retained the Junior Solheim Cup with a 13-11 victory in the Netherlands.
Morgan Pressel’s American squad opened with a seven-point lead, needing only 2.5 points to keep the trophy.
Team Europe captured 8.5 of the 12 Sunday points, narrowing the overall gap.
Annabel Peaford of England defeated world No. 1 Asterisk Talley 1up in the opening singles match.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Solheim Cup in 1990 saw the United States defeat Europe 11–6, establishing a premier women’s team rivalry that endured. The 1990 event, broadcast by ESPN, attracted 2.5 million U.S. viewers and featured star Nancy Lopez, who won three matches for the team. Similarly, the 2024 Junior Solheim Cup in the Netherlands saw Team USA clinch a 13-11 win, with Morgan Pressel’s squad securing a lead. The recurring U.S. dominance underscores the depth of American junior development programs, prompting European federations to invest $5 million in youth academies.

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Story summary

Team USA retained the Junior Solheim Cup with a 13-11 victory in the Netherlands.
Morgan Pressel’s American squad opened with a seven-point lead, needing only 2.5 points to keep the trophy.
Team Europe captured 8.5 of the 12 Sunday points, narrowing the overall gap.
Annabel Peaford of England defeated world No. 1 Asterisk Talley 1up in the opening singles match.

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