Maja Stark made a huge impact on the 2026 Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf on Saturday, chipping in for eagle not once, but twice – a feat rarely seen. With these spectacular moves, she kept Team Europe firmly in control against the U.S. girls, who put immense pressure on that day. What a performance by the Swede, who, along with Linn Grant, was instrumental in Europe's momentum and showed what they're made of.
Double Eagle Dose and a Broken Streak
Her first stroke of genius came in the morning foursomes. On the eighth hole, a par 4, she magically chipped in for eagle, sealing a tight 3 and 2 victory over the previously undefeated U.S. duo Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz. This was not only a fantastic play but also the end of an impressive streak – the pair had been considered unbeatable! This break sparked a wave of success, helping Europe to a 7-5 lead after the morning session. A shot rightly celebrated as one of the most incredible of the tournament.
Afternoon Encore: Sunday Showdown!
But Stark was far from done and proved in the afternoon that her game was on fire: In the fourballs, she struck again right on the first hole, chipping in from the fairway for another eagle. An absolute statement move that gave Europe an early lead and sent the fans in the stands wild. Even though the U.S. girls managed to equalize at 8-8 by the end of Saturday, cranking up the tension to the maximum – Maja Stark's brilliance was a true game-changer. Now, everything is on the line in Sunday's singles matches, but one thing is clear: these two eagle chip-ins will not be forgotten anytime soon.
