CASARES, Spain — For the fifth time since 2002 the Solheim Cup was all square entering the final day of play, setting the stage for a grand finale on Spain’s southern coast.
After the Americans swept the first session, it’s been all Team Europe ever since as captain Suzann Pettersen’s side took eight of the next 12 points across the last three sessions to climb back into contention.
Just 12 singles matches remain in the 18th edition of the biennial bash between the Americans and Europeans, held this year at the luxurious Finca Cortesin. When past Solheim Cups had been tied entering Sunday, both the U.S. and Europe had each claimed the Cup twice.
Here’s a breakdown of each of the 12 Sunday singles matches at the 2023 Solheim Cup (updated as they finish).
Sunday singles results
Leona Maguire (Europe) def. Rose Zhang (U.S.), 4 and 3
There’s just something about Leona Maguire and match play. In her second appearance for Europe, Maguire did what she does best and put points on the board for her team. One of three players to play in all five matches for Pettersen’s side, Maguire put the first point on the board of the day from the second slot, taking down Rose Zhang, 4 and 3, to give Europe its first lead of the competition.
Zhang made birdie on the opening hole and Maguire followed suit on No. 2. From there the pair went back-and-forth until Maguire took firm hold of the match on the seventh hole with par and never looked back.
Megan Khang (USA) def. Linn Grant (Europe), 1 up
First out on Sunday were Team USA’s Megan Khang and Europe’s Linn Grant in a battle of two of the best performers of the week. Their match didn’t disappoint despite Khang never losing. In fact, the match was only tied on the first tee.
Every time Khang took a 2-up advantage, the Swedish rookie – who may be a rock in the U.S. shoe for years to come – was there to respond and cut her deficit to 1 down. Grant made a late, clutch birdie on the 16th, but a pair of pars weren’t enough to square the match as Khang put the first point on the board for the U.S., 1 up, to square the overall match at 9-9.
Danielle Kang (USA) def. Charley Hull (Europe), 4 and 2
Within minutes the U.S. reclaimed their advantage thanks to Danielle Kang’s dominant performance over an injured Charley Hull. One to always bring the good vibes and impeccable game, Kang led for 14 of the 16 holes and rolled in six birdies on the shortened round en route to a 4-and-2 victory.
Anna Nordqvist (Europe) def. Jennifer Kupcho (USA), 2 and 1
Anna Nordqvist had a unique roll this week as a playing assistant captain but had gone 0-3-0 over the first two days of play. In her eighth appearance for the Euros, Nordqvist put a crucial point on the board with a 2-and-1 win over Jennifer Kupcho.
The match was tied for the first four holes before Nordqvist got hot with a birdie-birdie-eagle stretch on Nos. 5-7 to take a 3-up advantage. Kupcho stayed in the mix as best she could, winning consecutive holes on 13 and 14 to briefly bring the match to within one, but a Nordqvist birdie on the par-4 16th and a pair of pars on 17 re-squared the overall match at 10-10.
Andrea Lee (USA) vs. Georgia Hall (Europe)
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Cheyenne Knight (USA) vs. Gemma Dryburgh (Europe)
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Angel Yin (USA) vs. Celine Boutier (Europe)
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Ally Ewing (USA) vs. Caroline Hedwall (Europe)
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Lilia Vu (USA) vs. Madelene Sagstrom (Europe)
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Allisen Corpuz (USA) vs. Maja Stark (Europe)
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Nelly Korda (USA) vs. Carlota Ciganda (Europe)
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Lexi Thompson (USA) vs. Emily Pedersen (Europe)
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Story originally appeared on GolfWeek
