After a dramatic, controversial and tearful final day, the USA defeated Europe on Sunday to win the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2009. Behind 10-6 going into the 12 singles - the same score that Europe trailed the USA before coming back to win the Ryder Cup at Medinah in 2012 - the US triumphed by a point, 14 1/2 to 13 1.2.
Paula Creamer claimed the winning point in the final singles match with a 4 and 3 win over Sandra Gal. Earlier in the day, Alison Lee had been reduced to tears after her mistake controversially cost the United States a point as Europe led took a 10-6 lead following the delayed fourballs.
Feeling hard done by, the USA found the extra inspiration to win 8 1/2 out of 12 singles points.