Team Europe fought back to tie the United States 2-2 on day one of the Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf, even after the pairing of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad were thrashed in their opening match.
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Key facts
- Europe and the United States were level at 2-2 after day one of the Solheim Cup.
- Europe earned their first point after an early setback.
- Charley Hull and Lottie Woad were thrashed in their match.
- The event is being hosted at Bernardus Golf.
- Hull and Woad were set to lead out Europe again despite their defeat.
Team Europe recovered from an early setback to draw level with the United States at 2-2 on the opening day of the Solheim Cup, according to Sky Sports live coverage from Bernardus Golf.
The comeback came despite a heavy defeat for the European pairing of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad, who were described by Sky Sports as being thrashed in their match. The result put early pressure on the home side.
Europe responded by earning their first point of the contest, and further results followed to bring the overall score back to parity by the end of the session, leaving the two teams tied at 2-2.
In a notable decision reported by Sky Sports, Hull and Woad were set to lead out Europe again despite their earlier thrashing, indicating continued confidence in the pairing from the European camp.
The Solheim Cup, the biennial team competition between Europe and the United States in women’s golf, is being contested at Bernardus Golf, with Europe hosting the event.
With the scores level after day one, the contest remained finely balanced heading into the next round of matches.
Why it matters
The Solheim Cup is one of the biggest team events in women's golf, pitting Europe against the United States in a high-stakes biennial contest. A level score after day one keeps the competition wide open, and the decision to send out Hull and Woad again despite a heavy loss is a talking point for fans following the home side.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score after day one of the Solheim Cup?
Europe and the United States were level at 2-2 after day one, according to Sky Sports.
How did Charley Hull and Lottie Woad perform?
Hull and Woad were thrashed in their opening match, but Europe recovered to earn points and draw level overall.
Where is the Solheim Cup being played?
The event is being hosted at Bernardus Golf, with Europe as the host team.
Timeline
- Hull & Woad deliver as Europe win Solheim Cup
BBC Sport: Watch the best shots from each match on the third and final day of the 2026 Solheim Cup, including Lottie Woad's winning putt for Europe.
- Woad claims vital Solheim Cup point for Europe to spark victory celebrations!
Sky Sports News: Lottie Woad moved Team Europe on the brink of Solheim Cup glory with an impressive victory over Auston Kim, sparking wild celebrations on the 17th green.
- Europe move into Solheim Cup lead but Hull, Woad thrashed in foursomes
Sky Sports News: Maja Stark and Linn Grant ended Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz’s unbeaten partnership to help Team Europe move into a 7-5 lead over Team USA after the Saturday foursomes, despite Charley Hull and Lottie Woad suffering a record-equalling defeat.
- Solheim Cup LIVE! Europe edge ahead of USA despite Hull, Woad thrashing
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- Solheim Cup LIVE! Europe lead USA 7-5 despite Woad, Hull thrashing
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- Solheim Cup LIVE! Stark, Grant star for Europe but Woad, Hull in trouble
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- Solheim Cup LIVE! Hull, Woad to lead out Europe again despite thrashing
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- Solheim Cup LIVE! Europe earn their first point after Hull, Woad thrashed
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- Solheim Cup LIVE! Europe make it 2-2 after Hull, Woad thrashed
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