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Solheim Cup Sunday singles results: Final scores as USA defeat Europe
Team USA survived a late European fightback to claim the 2024 Solheim Cup in Virginia.
Europe, led by Suzann Pettersen, needed an unlikely eight points on the final day to secure a record fourth victory in a row.
But Team USA were simply too strong in the end, winning by a margin of three points to end a seven-year wait for a win in the Solheim.
Lilia Vu secured the crucial half point needed for the U.S at 19.28pm BST to spark joyous scenes for the home crowd at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
World No.1 Nelly Korda was thrashed 6&4 in the opening match by Charley Hull before Georgia Hall put another point on the board for Europe.
Victories for Megan Khang, Allisen Corpuz and Rose Zhang edged the U.S closer to victory before Europe came roaring back to set up a dramatic climax.
German rookie Esther Henseleit won four holes on the spin to secure half a point in her match against Andrea Lee.
Lexi Thomspon, who will retire at the end of the season, was defeated by Celine Boutier in a tight contest.
Maja Stark had a glorious opportunity to win another point but had to settle for a half.
The result of that match meant all Vu needed was a half to bring the Cup back to the U.S.
Vu sank a short birdie putt and was promptly surrounded by her teammates.
U.S. captain Stacy Lewis said: “It could have gone either way, it’s crazy how it unfolded.
“It’s amazing how often these things come down to half a point here and there and we’re happy to be on the right side this time.”
Pettersen said: “We gave them a run for their money. We had a chance, there were possibilities and several times we thought we could get it done.”
Team USA: 15 ½ |
Europe: 12 ½ |
See below the final scores:
Nelly Korda vs. Charley Hull 6&4 |
6&5 Megan Khang vs. Emily Pederson |
Alison Lee vs. Georgia Hall 4&3 |
4&3 Allisen Corpuz vs. Anna Nordqvist |
6&4 Rose Zhang vs. Carlota Ciganda |
Andrea Lee vs. Esther Henseleit AS |
Lexi Thompson vs. Celine Boutier 1UP |
Lauren Coughlin vs. Maja Stark AS |
Lilia Vu vs. Albane Valenzuela AS |
Sarah Schmelzel vs. Madelene Sagstrom 1Up |
Ally Ewing vs. Leona Maguire 4&3 |
2&1 Jennifer Kupcho vs. Linn Grant |
Match 1 |
Nelly Korda & Allisen Corpuz beat Emily Pedersen & Carlota Ciganda 1Up |
Match 2 |
Esther Henseleit & Charley Hull beat Ally Ewing & Jennifer Kupcho 1Up |
Match 3 |
Lexi Thompson & Lauren Coughlin beat Maja Stark & Georgia Hall 4&3 |
Match 4 |
Anna Nordqvist & Celine Boutier beat Lilia Vu & Sarah Schemlzel 4&3 |
Match 1 |
Allison Lee & Megan Khang beat Anna Nordqvist & Madelene Sagstrom 4&3 |
Match 2 |
Andrea Lee & Rose Zhang beat Linn Grant & Celine Boutier 6&4 |
Match 3 |
Carlota Ciganda & Emily Pedersen beat Ally Ewing & Lexi Thompson 2&1 |
Match 4 |
Charley Hull & Georgia Hall beat Allisen Corpuz & Lilia Vu 2Up |
Match 1 | Nelly Korda & Allisen Corpuz beat Esther Henseleit & Charley Hull 3&2 |
Match 2 | Rose Zhang & Lauren Coughlin beat Celine Boutier & Albane Valenzuela 3&2 |
Match 3 | Emily Pedersen & Maja Stark beat Ally Ewing & Jennifer Kupcho 2Up |
Match 4 | Lilia Vu and Sarah Schmelzel beat Linn Grant & Carlota Ciganda 3&2 |
Match 1 | Nelly Korda & Megan Khang beat Georgia Hall & Leona Maguire 6&4 |
Match 2 | Anna Nordqvist & Madelene Sagstrom beat Allison Lee & Lexi Thompson 6&5 |
Match 3 | Lauren Coughlin & Sarah Schmelzel beat Emily Pedersen & Maja Stark 3&2 |
Match 4 | Andrea Lee & Rose Zhang beat Linn Grant & Charley Hull 5&4 |
The Teams
Player |
Solheim Cup record |
Charley Hull |
12-7-3 |
Esther Henseleit |
Rookie |
Celine Boutier |
5-4-1 |
Maja Stark |
2-1-1 |
Linn Grant |
3-2-0 |
Leona Maguire |
7-3-1 |
Carlota Ciganda |
11-8-4 |
Madelene Sagstrom |
3-5-1 |
Georgia Hall |
8-7-2 |
Anna Nordqvist |
15-13-3 |
Albane Valenzuela |
Rookie |
Emily Kristine Pedersen |
5-6-1 |
Player |
Solheim Cup record |
Nelly Korda |
7-4-1 |
Lilia Vu |
1-3-0 |
Lauren Coughlin |
Rookie |
Ally Ewing |
3-8-1 |
Allisen Corpuz |
2-1-1 |
Megan Khang |
4-3-3 |
Andrea Lee |
1-2-1 |
Rose Zhang |
0-2-1 |
Alison Lee |
1-3-0 |
Sarah Schmelzel |
Rookie |
Jennifer Kupcho |
2-3-2 |
Lexi Thompson |
9-7-7 |