Nelly Korda managed what Tiger Woods rarely could. She lived up to her billing as the No. 1 player in golf at a high-stakes team competition against Europe. And she had plenty of help as the Americans finally got possession of the Solheim Cup after seven long years.

After a heartbreaking tie in 2023 to Team Europe at the Solheim Cup, Team USA did not want a repeat of that in 2024. Something needed to change for them to find success. Lilia Vu clinched the Solheim Cup for Team USA as they won 15.

There were a number of ways a U.S. win could have played out on Sunday but the Americans ultimately got what they wanted.