Lilia Vu made a 2-foot birdie putt on the final hole, and the United States won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017, beating Europe on a tense Sunday of singles matches at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.

Lilia Vu was 2 down with two holes to play. The Europeans were making a push. The World No. 2 slammed the door shut.

For the first time since 2017 the United States won the Solheim Cup. The biennial event between the US and Europe was played this year at the Robert Trent Jones

Three of America's best players on the LPGA delivered on the biggest stage at the Solheim Cup. Nelly Korda managed what Tiger Woods never could by performing like the No. 1 player against Europe in a high-stakes team competition.

With both Suzann Pettersen and Stacy Lewis serving as captains for back-to-back Solheim Cups in 2023 and 2024, it wouldn't be surprising to see new faces at the helm for both teams in 2026. On the European side,

Nelly Korda managed what Tiger Woods rarely could. She lived up to her billing as the No. 1 player in golf at a high-stakes team competition against Europe.