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Europe makes Solheim Cup record, leads 14-12

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Europe Sets Record

Europe won six of the first eight singles matches, a Solheim Cup record.
Charley Hull earned a point with a 3&2 win over Megan Khang.
Lottie Woad claimed her first Solheim Cup victory, beating Auston Kim and pushing Europe to 14 points.
Jennifer Kupcho’s fourball heroics on Saturday leveled the contest for Team USA.
The 2028 Solheim Cup will be held at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, September 8-10.

Summary

Lee Fuels Comeback

Alison Lee erased a four-down deficit, the first singles comeback in the Solheim Cup’s 36-year history.
Lee automatically qualified for the U.S. Solheim Cup after giving birth, the first such qualifier since Juli Inkster in 2011.
Captain Angela Stanford blamed insufficient preparation for Bernardus Golf’s fast greens and said she should have pushed players harder.
Assistant Paula Creamer noted American fans were outnumbered and quieter than the vocal European crowd.

History

Historical Context

Since its 1990 debut, the biennial Solheim Cup has alternated between Europe and the United States, with Europe reclaiming the trophy in 2026 by a 15-13 margin. The 2028 edition will be held at Valhalla Golf Club, the first Solheim venue that previously hosted the 2008 Ryder Cup, underscoring the event’s growing transatlantic profile.

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Europe Sets Record

Europe won six of the first eight singles matches, a Solheim Cup record.
Charley Hull earned a point with a 3&2 win over Megan Khang.
Lottie Woad claimed her first Solheim Cup victory, beating Auston Kim and pushing Europe to 14 points.
Jennifer Kupcho’s fourball heroics on Saturday leveled the contest for Team USA.
The 2028 Solheim Cup will be held at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, September 8-10.

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