Europe received the Solheim Cup on American soil for the primary time, beating the US 18-10 in Colorado on today in 2013.
Led by captain Liselotte Neumann, Staff Europe started the day needing 4 factors to efficiently defend the title they'd received two years beforehand in Eire.
Sweden’s Caroline Hedwall sank a birdie putt on the 18th, incomes a one-up victory in opposition to the US’ Michelle Wie and securing the purpose Europe wanted to retain the trophy.
Scotland’s Catriona Matthew then cemented victory shortly after, claiming a half in her match in opposition to Gerina Piller.
Staff Europe managed to win back-to-back titles with six of the 12 gamers making their debuts within the match-play event and Neumann was delighted with the efficiency.
“They made me proud, all of them,” she mentioned.
“It was only a complete workforce effort. All people’s been enjoying nicely, everyone’s been actually useful.”
English duo Charley Hull and Jodi Ewart Shadoff had been among the many rookies making their debuts, each sealing wins in Sunday’s singles, and Hull claimed she didn't really feel nerves throughout the event.
She mentioned: “I didn’t actually really feel that nervous, to be trustworthy, as a result of that is how I at all times have a look at golf.
“I’m not going to die if I miss it. Simply hit it and discover it and hit it once more.”