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Europe Wins Solheim Cup 2026 with Hull, Woad, Ciganda

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Charley Hull ignited Europe's Solheim Cup 2026 victory in the Netherlands with a 3&2 win over Megan Khang, securing the 15-13 triumph. Woad, ranked in the top 10, won 2&1 over Auston Kim, sparking celebrations at Bernardus Golf Club. Carlota Ciganda's 3&2 lead over Jennifer Kupcho sealed the win, reaching the 14½-point target.

Hull and Woad, top-four players for birdies, were key to Europe's comeback from 8-8. Nordqvist defended pairing them, calling it a 'no-brainer'. Ciganda's final point confirmed Europe's first win on European soil since 2015.

Rookies Julia Lopez Ramirez and Nastasia Nadaud won their matches, while Mimi Rhodes lost to Nelly Korda. Lauren Coughlin ended Leona Maguire's record, Lindy Duncan beat Maja Stark, and Alison Lee completed the biggest singles comeback, 1UP over Esther Henseleit. Angela Stanford noted Europe played with nothing to lose.

Rose Zhang's 2UP win over Celine Boutier concluded the event.