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The European Union achieved a three-peat.

European players are celebrating with the trophy after winning the Solheim Cup, the women's golf team competition against the United States.
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On the 24th (local time), Europe earned 7 points by securing 5 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in the 12 singles match play games on the final day of the 18th Solheim Cup, a women's golf team competition against the United States, held at Finca Cortesin (Par 71, 6,318 yards) in Casares, Malaga, Spain. Over the three days of the tournament, Europe and the United States ended in a 14-14 tie (12 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses). However, according to the rule that the defending champion retains the Solheim Cup in the event of a tie, Europe won the championship. Historically, the United States leads with 10 wins to 8 losses.

Europe's victories were delivered by Carlota Ciganda (Spain), Leona Maguire (Ireland), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden), Caroline Hedwall, and Maja Stark (both Sweden). Especially, Ciganda, playing on her home course, achieved a perfect 4-0 record in this tournament, becoming the key contributor to Europe's victory. On the other hand, the United States failed to reclaim the Solheim Cup as world number 2 Nelly Korda (2 wins, 2 losses) and number 3 Lilia Vu (1 win, 3 losses) did not meet expectations.

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