Europe dramatically retain Solheim Cup with 14-14 tie after Ciganda’s crucial putt

• Gripping contest with US comes down to narrowest of margins
• Carlota Ciganda holds nerve in match against Nelly Korda

The good news is, there is another Solheim Cup in 12 months' time. If events at Marco Simone in Rome, where male players from Europe and the US take centre stage from Friday, are a patch on this then golf fans should prepare for a Ryder Cup for the ages. This Solheim Cup was not a one-off, either; time and again it throws up enthralling contests, decided by fabulous golf and the narrowest of margins. Women's golf is in terrific shape.

Suzann Pettersen's European team are history-makers. For the first time, they have lifted the Solheim Cup three times in succession. The trophy was retained in Spain, with the scores locked at 14-14. Carlota Ciganda, the home hero, fittingly was the one to hole the crucial putt. This was the first time the Solheim Cup had been played on Spanish soil. I love Europe, I love Spain, I love the Solheim Cup," declared an emotional Ciganda. The feeling appeared mutual.