Team USA Captures Solheim Cup for First Time in Seven Years

Lilia Vu's birdie on the 18th hole helped solidify Team USA's win.

Nelly Korda and Team USA celebrate during the 2024 Solheim Cup. / Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Team USA won the Solheim Cup on Sunday over Team Europe for the first time since 2017.

It wasn't necessarily an easy win for the Americans as it took until the final few singles matches on Sunday to clinch Team USA's victory. With two matches left to play, the Americans officially won by securing 14½ points; the final score was 15½–12½

Lilia Vu hit an incredible approach onto the green on the 18th hole to clinch Team USA's win. Her teammates and coaches cheered her on as she walked to the green. She was down one to Team Europe's Albane Valenzuela entering the last hole, but Vu's birdie tied their matchup and secured the winning half-point.

Team USA members already done with their matches piled onto the green to celebrate their Solheim Cup win. They waved American flags and cheered as they captured their first win in seven years in an unforgettable moment.

Consider business finished 😤@theliliavu makes birdie on 18 to tie the match and secure the half point to take the cup 🏆 pic.twitter.com/UjAtmse6jY

— LPGA (@LPGA) September 15, 2024

Three Americans won their singles matches early in the day to help keep a Team USA lead—Megan Khang, Allisen Corpuz and Rose Zhang. Three other competitors tied their matches, while three others lost to Team Europe, including World No. 1 Nelly Korda and golf legend Lexi Thompson, who is competing in her final Solheim Cup.

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