11 September 2026
Ciganda saves half as Coughlin miss leaves Solheim Cup tied 4-4
Carlota Ciganda holed a pressure putt for par to secure an unlikely half after Lauren Coughlin narrowly missed a chance to win the hole, leaving the Solheim Cup locked at 4-4 after day one. BBC Sport reported the drama unfolded on the final hole, with Coughlin coming up short when the United States needed the putt to take the point. The half rescued a point for Europe and ensured both teams went into the next session level. The result keeps the contest finely balanced after the opening day of the 2026 biennial women’s team match-play event. With the score tied, every remaining match will carry added weight as the teams head into day two.
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A 4-4 tie leaves the Solheim Cup evenly poised, increasing the importance of each match for teams and fans tracking momentum into day two.
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