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Europe defeats United States 15-13 to reclaim Solheim Cup

Team Europe pulled ahead in Sunday singles to secure victory over Team USA in the Netherlands.

Latest update: Team Europe defeated Team USA 15-13 in the Netherlands to reclaim the Solheim Cup.

The short version

  • Team Europe won the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 victory over Team USA in the Netherlands.[BBC News]
  • Lottie Woad and Carlota Ciganda clinched the decisive points needed for Europe to reclaim the trophy.[The Guardian]
  • Team USA's Alison Lee achieved the largest singles comeback in Solheim Cup history by overcoming a 4-down deficit against Esther Henseleit.[BBC News · Fox News]

Key facts

  • Team Europe defeated Team USA 15-13 to win the Solheim Cup.[The Guardian · BBC News]
  • Alison Lee erased a four-hole deficit against Esther Henseleit to record the largest singles comeback in Solheim Cup history.[BBC News · Fox News]
  • Lottie Woad defeated Auston Kim to reach 14 points, while Carlota Ciganda secured the remaining points to seal Europe's win.[The Guardian]
  • Alison Lee became the first player to automatically qualify for the U.S. Solheim Cup team after giving birth since Juli Inkster in 2011.[Fox News]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.