Team USA wins Solheim Cup on home soil, first title since 2017

The GIST: Home is definitely where the wins are for Team USA, who beat Team Europe 15.5-12.5 to claim their first Solheim Cup victory in seven years. There are plenty of standout moments from the BFD tourney, so let’s drive right into it.

Team USA built a four-point lead through the first two days: Powered by the chemistry and energy of good friends Nelly Korda and Megan Khang, the Americans started off strong in foursome and four-ball play on Friday, jumping out to a 6-2 lead, tied for the United States’ largest lead after the second session in tournament history.

• Then on Saturday, Korda and 2023 US Women’s Open winner Allisen Corpuz became the first duo to win four straight Solheim Cup foursome matches, fending off a European charge.

Team Europe mounted a final day comeback, American Lilia Vu sealed the deal: The last day of play featured 12 singles matches and the Europeans came out firing, collecting two early wins from British stars Charley Hull and Georgia Hall.

• Team USA saw their lead shrink with only four matches to go, but world No. 2 and two-time major champion Vu delivered a game-winning birdie putt that gave the red, white, and blue the 14.5 points they needed to claim the Cup.

• The victory is oh-so sweet for Team USA, who ended their three-Cup losing streak on home soil, improving their overall record vs. the Europeans to 11-7-1. Teamwork does make the dream work.