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Europe Reclaims Solheim Cup in Dutch Frenzy

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-13 16:09 UTC
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Europe has reclaimed the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands with a dominant 14.5-point victory, driven by clutch performances from rookies and Lottie Woad. With the trophy back in European hands, attention now turns to future venues, as Valhalla in Kentucky is set to host the 2028 competition.

  • Yahoo Sports reports that Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky has been confirmed as the host for the 21st edition of the event in 2028, while the 2030 venue in Europe is expected to be revealed in the coming months.

    Source: Yahoo Sports
  • Yahoo Sports details the final sequence, noting that rookie Julia Lopez Ramirez and Carlota Ciganda secured crucial half-points before Lottie Woad converted a 2-foot par putt on the 16th to seal the decisive 14.5-point total. The report also highlights that Lottie Woad, who was 0-3-1 prior to the singles, overcame a late U.S. rally to deliver the winning blow in front of the Dutch crowd.

    Source: Yahoo Sports
  • According to GN sports/golf (en-US), the final points were clinched by a wave of strong performances from European rookies, including Nastasia Nadaud and Julia Lopez Ramirez, who secured key singles victories to break the tie. This confirmed the team's dominance after a dramatic Sunday where they overcame a mid-day deficit to reach the winning threshold.

    Source: Golf Channel
  • Lottie Woad’s final putt silenced the crowd in Hilversum, securing a dominant singles victory for Team Europe.

    Source: Yahoo Sports
Based on reporting by Yahoo Sports, Golf Channel, Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Sports, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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