United States win Solheim Cup despite brave European fightback

USA WINS: Lilia Vu reacts after making a vital putt on the 17th green before clinching the Solheim Cup for the United States. Picture: Chris Szagola/AP

The United States held off a brave fightback from Europe to win the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017 in dramatic fashion in Virginia.

World number two Lilia Vu birdied the final two holes at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club to halve her match with Swiss rookie Albane Valenzuela and edge the home side over the line.