What a thunderous start to Saturday morning! Team Europe has taken control at the 2026 Solheim Cup and heads into the afternoon Four-Ball session with a 7-5 lead. After a balanced Friday, which ended 4-4, the Europeans really got going on the Bernardus greens in the Netherlands, securing three of the four Foursomes matches.
Europe Strikes Back
The morning Foursomes delivered pure drama and some real highlights. Maja Stark and Linn Grant showed what a sensational round is, sending Allisen Corpuz and superstar Nelly Korda off the course with a clear 3&2 victory – a statement against the US team. Leona Maguire and Esther Henseleit also narrowly triumphed 1 up against Jennifer Kupcho and Rose Zhang. Mimi Rhodes and Nastasia Nadaud made it even clearer, defeating Andrea Lee and Auston Kim 4&3. Only Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin managed to secure a point for the USA, defeating Charley Hull and Lottie Woad 6&5.
Afternoon Showtime
With a 7-5 lead behind them, the European ladies eagerly anticipate the afternoon Four-Ball matches. The US girls are now under immense pressure and must deliver a strong response to avoid falling further behind. For the afternoon lineup, top players like Maja Stark and Linn Grant are back in action, set to face Megan Khang and Lauren Coughlin. This will be a close contest that no golfer should miss.
Also on the tee sheet are Charley Hull and Lottie Woad against Yealimi Noh and Andrea Lee, Leona Maguire and Nastasia Nadaud against Rose Zhang and Auston Kim, and Carlota Ciganda and Céline Boutier, who will compete against Jennifer Kupcho and Lindy Duncan. The stage is set for an afternoon full of emotion and high-class golf, where every shot will count.
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