Last updated: September 14, 2026. Team Europe won the 2026 Solheim Cup 15-13 at Bernardus Golf. The final session results, rosters, pairings and a printable scorecard are all below.
2026 Solheim Cup Final Score and Results
Europe and the United States were locked at 8-8 after two rain-affected days at Bernardus Golf, but Europe surged through Sunday’s 12 singles to win the session 7-5 and take the Cup 15-13. Rookie Lottie Woad holed the clinching putt on the 17th to reach the 14.5 points Europe needed, and Carlota Ciganda sealed it with a 4-and-2 win over Jennifer Kupcho. Linn Grant went a perfect 4-0-0 for the winners; Alison Lee matched that mark for the United States.
| Session | Result |
|---|---|
| Friday Foursomes & Fourballs (Sept 11) | Europe 4, USA 4 |
| Saturday Foursomes & Fourballs (Sept 12) | Europe 4, USA 4 |
| Sunday Singles (Sept 13) | Europe 7, USA 5 |
| Final | Europe 15, USA 13 |
Europe’s win is their third in the last five editions, and the United States remains without a road victory since 2015. The full pairings, rosters and printable scorecard from the week are below.
The 2026 Solheim Cup schedule runs September 11 to 13, 2026 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, the first time the biennial USA vs Europe women’s team event is held in the country. Download our free printable session-by-session pairings sheet and scorecard below to track all 28 matches across foursomes, fourballs, and singles.
2026 Solheim Cup Quick Facts
- When is the 2026 Solheim Cup? The competition runs September 11 to 13, 2026, within the September 7 to 13 event week.
- Where is it played? Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, a first for the country.
- Who are the captains? Angela Stanford captains the United States and Anna Nordqvist captains Europe.
- What is the format? 28 matches: 4 foursomes and 4 fourballs on Friday and again on Saturday, then 12 singles on Sunday. First to 14.5 points wins.
- How many players per team? Twelve on each side.
- How can I watch in the US? Coverage airs on Golf Channel and NBC, with streaming on Peacock.
2026 Solheim Cup Schedule and Session Format
The Solheim Cup is contested over three days, with 28 total points on the line and 14.5 needed to win the Cup. Here is the session-by-session breakdown.
| Day | Session | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept 11 | Foursomes (morning) | 4 |
| Friday, Sept 11 | Fourballs (afternoon) | 4 |
| Saturday, Sept 12 | Foursomes (morning) | 4 |
| Saturday, Sept 12 | Fourballs (afternoon) | 4 |
| Sunday, Sept 13 | Singles | 12 |
Foursomes, Fourballs, and Singles Explained
In foursomes (alternate shot), two players on a side share one ball and take turns hitting it. In fourballs (better ball), all four players play their own ball and the lower score of each pair counts. On Sunday, all 24 players go head to head in singles. Every match is worth one point, with a half-point each for a tie.
Teams and Captains
Angela Stanford leads the United States as it chases back-to-back titles, while Anna Nordqvist captains Europe on home-continent soil. Each team carries 12 players, now set, through a mix of qualification points and captain’s picks (three for the United States, four for Europe). The official Solheim Cup site lists the latest team news.
2026 Solheim Cup Rosters
Both 12-player teams are locked in. Captains are Angela Stanford for the United States and Anna Nordqvist for Europe. Session pairings are announced by the captains the evening before each day’s play, so print the scorecard below and fill them in as they drop.
| Team USA (Capt. Angela Stanford) | How they made it |
|---|---|
| Nelly Korda | Automatic |
| Angel Yin | Automatic |
| Jennifer Kupcho | Automatic |
| Yealimi Noh | Automatic |
| Auston Kim | Automatic |
| Lauren Coughlin | Automatic |
| Allisen Corpuz | Automatic |
| Andrea Lee | Automatic |
| Alison Lee | Automatic |
| Megan Khang | Captain’s pick |
| Rose Zhang | Captain’s pick |
| Lindy Duncan | Captain’s pick |
| Team Europe (Capt. Anna Nordqvist) | Country | How they made it |
|---|---|---|
| Charley Hull | England | Automatic |
| Esther Henseleit | Germany | Automatic |
| Lottie Woad | England | Automatic |
| Maja Stark | Sweden | Automatic |
| Celine Boutier | France | Automatic |
| Carlota Ciganda | Spain | Automatic |
| Linn Grant | Sweden | Automatic |
| Nanna Koerstz Madsen | Denmark | Automatic |
| Leona Maguire | Ireland | Captain’s pick |
| Julia Lopez Ramirez | Spain | Captain’s pick |
| Nastasia Nadaud | France | Captain’s pick |
| Mimi Rhodes | England | Captain’s pick |
Friday Foursomes Pairings (September 11)
The Friday morning foursomes (alternate shot) open the 2026 Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf. Because the matches are played in the Netherlands, tee times are very early Eastern. Afternoon four-ball pairings are announced Friday.
| Tee (ET) | Team Europe | Team USA |
|---|---|---|
| 1:40 AM | Charley Hull / Lottie Woad | Allisen Corpuz / Nelly Korda |
| 1:52 AM | Nanna Koerstz Madsen / Celine Boutier | Alison Lee / Lauren Coughlin |
| 2:04 AM | Esther Henseleit / Leona Maguire | Andrea Lee / Lindy Duncan |
| 2:16 AM | Maja Stark / Linn Grant | Rose Zhang / Jennifer Kupcho |
How to Watch in the US
US coverage airs on Golf Channel and NBC, with streaming on Peacock. Because Bernardus Golf is in the Netherlands (six hours ahead of US Eastern), the morning sessions begin in the early US morning hours.
More Printable Sports Resources
- 2026 Sports Calendar (key dates across every league)
- Free printable tournament brackets
2026 Solheim Cup FAQ
Who won the 2026 Solheim Cup? Team Europe, captained by Anna Nordqvist, beat the United States 15-13 at Bernardus Golf. It is Europe’s third win in the last five editions.
Who won the 2024 Solheim Cup? The United States won in 2024 under captain Angela Stanford, but could not repeat on the road in the Netherlands.
How many points are needed to win the Solheim Cup? 14.5 of the 28 available points; the defending champion retains the Cup with a 14-14 tie.
