Solberg Cup 2026: Charley Hull & Lottie Woad toil as Europe level with US heading into singles
BBC Sport
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Europe and the US are tied at 8-8 heading into Sunday’s decisive 12 singles matches of the Solheim Cup 2026. Questions arise regarding Anna Nordqvist’s decision to stick with Charley Hull and Lottie Woad as her top pairing, given their struggles throughout the competition.
Key Takeaways
- Stark and Grant’s Heroism: The Swedish duo, Maja Stark and Linn Grant, led Europe’s charge with victories in both foursomes and fourballs sessions.
- Europe’s Advantge: Despite US challenges, Europe maintained a 7-5 lead after the second day, thanks to solid performances from other rookie duos and Leona Maguire and Esther Henseleit.
- Hull and Woad’s Struggles: Hull and Woad, despite requesting to play together, faced challenges, losing both their foursomes match and contributing only half a point to Europe’s tally.
Quotes
"We didn’t hole many putts… The people we played were holing 15-footers and we weren’t." – Charley Hull
"Just couldn’t buy a putt." – Charley Hull
"It doesn’t matter who wins the points. I would happily lose my matches if we win." – Lottie Woad
Next Steps
The Solheim Cup 2026 will reach its climax on Sunday with 12 singles matches, determining the winner of this prestigious women’s golf competition.
