Alison Lee, Linn Grant Go Unbeaten as Europe Wins Solheim Cup
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup 15-13, winning seven of 12 singles matches Sunday after an 8-8 tie through two days.
- Alison Lee went 4-0 for the U.S., the only unbeaten American; Linn Grant matched that record for Europe.
- Lauren Coughlin (3-1-1) was the only American to play all five sessions; Charley Hull and Lottie Woad were Europe's only five-match players, each going 1-3-1.
- Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz became the first pairing in Solheim Cup history to win five consecutive matches together.
- The all-time Solheim Cup series now stands at 11-8-1, with the U.S. losing four of the last five editions.
Europe won the 2026 Solheim Cup 15-13 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, clinching the cup when Lottie Woad closed out Auston Kim 2 and 1 in Sunday singles. Alison Lee and Linn Grant turned in the week's only unbeaten records.
How did the match play out over three days?
The teams were tied 4-4 after the opening day. Europe took the Saturday morning foursomes session 3-1 to lead 7-5, before the U.S. answered by winning the afternoon fourballs 3-1 to level the match at 8-8 entering Sunday. Europe then won seven of the 12 singles matches to close it out 15-13.
Who led each team individually?
Alison Lee was the only American to go unbeaten, finishing 4-0, capped by a Sunday singles comeback from 4 down with seven holes to play to beat Esther Henseleit 1 up. Linn Grant matched Lee's 4-0 record for Europe. Lauren Coughlin (3-1-1) was the lone American to play all five sessions, while Nastasia Nadaud and Maja Stark each went 3-1 for Europe.
Two players carried nearly the entire load for their teams' unbeaten columns, while two others managed barely half a point apiece.
Which pairing set a Solheim Cup record?
Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz beat Charley Hull and Lottie Woad 4 and 3 in the foursomes session, extending their run to five consecutive wins together as a pair, the first time any team has done that in Solheim Cup history. Hull and Woad were Europe's only players to appear in all five sessions, and both finished 1-3-1.
Who struggled to make an impact?
Julia Lopez Ramirez played just two sessions for Europe but earned 1.5 points from them. On the U.S. side, Angel Yin managed only half a point from two matches, the fewest of any American, while Celine Boutier played through the week for Europe without contributing an individual point.
| Player | Team | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Lee | USA | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| Linn Grant | Europe | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| Lauren Coughlin | USA | 3-1-1 | 3.5 |
| Nastasia Nadaud | Europe | 3-1-0 | 3 |
| Maja Stark | Europe | 3-1-0 | 3 |
| Charley Hull | Europe | 1-3-1 | 1.5 |
| Lottie Woad | Europe | 1-3-1 | 1.5 |
| Julia Lopez Ramirez | Europe | 2 matches played | 1.5 |
| Angel Yin | USA | 2 matches played | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of the 2026 Solheim Cup?
Europe won 15-13 over the United States at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
Which player went undefeated for the U.S.?
Alison Lee went 4-0, the only unbeaten American of the week.
Which player went undefeated for Europe?
Linn Grant matched Lee's mark, also finishing 4-0.
Did any pairing set a Solheim Cup record?
Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz won five consecutive matches together, the first pair to do so in Solheim Cup history.
Boutier and Yin were the only two players among the 24 competitors who finished the week with half a point or less.
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- linn grant
- nelly korda
- allisen corpuz
- lauren coughlin
- charley hull
- lottie woad
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