Europeans get last laugh with Solheim Cup victory after US team parties with beers a day early
Europe Reclaims the Solheim Cup After a Dramatic U.S. Comeback
The Netherlands – The 2025 Solheim Cup, held at the Golfclub De Houtte, ended in a 15‑13 victory for Team Europe, restoring the trophy to their possession after a spirited but ultimately incomplete comeback by the United States.
A Tight Battle on Day Two
After the first morning’s foursomes, the U.S. team found itself 7‑5 behind, a gap that could not easily be bridged on the European side’s home turf. In the afternoon fourball session, the Americans were forced to drop the initial match, but they rallied in the remaining three. The highlight came in the anchor match, where American duo Jennifer Kupcho and Lindy Duncan turned a 2‑down deficit into a win with four holes to play against Carlota Ciganda and Celine Boutier.
Kupcho’s performance was nothing short of heroic. With a 90‑foot putt on the 17th, she forced a save, then sank a long birdie on the 18th to capture the point, tying the overall score at 8‑8 heading into Sunday.
Sunday Singles and the Final Score
The singles matches on Sunday proved decisive. Europe won seven of the twelve contests, bringing the final tally to 15‑13. This victory marked Europe's fourth triumph—or retention—in five Solheim Cups, underscoring their dominance on foreign soil. For the United States, the loss was a reminder that the last time they captured the Cup on European soil was in 2015 in Germany.
Celebration and Social Media Moments
Amid the on‑course drama, both teams celebrated in their own ways. The U.S. captain, Angela Stanford, was photographed stepping onto the team bus with a case of beer, a gesture that quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter). Stanford, reflecting on the moment after the European victory, said she had no regrets. “The worst thing I could have done is go in there and be like, ‘OK, y’all, come off this high,’” she told reporters. “You don’t want to take away from those moments. We’re never going to see anything like that again.”
Europe’s side also let loose on the bus after securing the Cup. Hall of Fame legend Dame Laura Davies distributed drinks to her teammates and launched a chant that playfully jabbed at the Americans: “We drink on Sunday, they drink on Saturday.” The chant added a light‑hearted, if somewhat bitter, note to the end of the competition.
Looking Ahead
The Solheim Cup’s latest chapter reinforces the intense rivalry between the U.S. and European women’s golf teams. While the Americans will regroup after a valiant comeback, Europe will look to build on its recent success and maintain its strong record on foreign courses. As both sides prepare for the next edition, the tournament’s tradition of high‑stakes competition and spirited camaraderie remains firmly alive.
