As the 2024 Solheim Cup approaches, Team Europe is gearing up to reclaim the trophy on home soil in the Netherlands. The competition will be staged at Bernardus Golf from September 11‑13 and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf. Captain Anna Nordqvist has assembled a squad that blends seasoned veterans with a wave of promising newcomers, aiming to overturn the United States’ recent dominance.
Nordqvist’s roster features eight players who have previously competed in the Solheim Cup, providing a solid foundation of experience. In addition, four rookies have earned their places, among them world No. 5 Lottie Woad, who has already made a name for herself on the LPGA Tour. The final composition of the European team was confirmed after the qualification period concluded with the AIG Women’s Open on August 2.
Esther Henseleit’s runner‑up finish at the AIG Women’s Open secured her a spot alongside Charley Hull, who qualified via the Ladies European Tour (LET) Solheim Cup points list. The remaining six automatic qualifiers were determined by the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Those players are Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda and Nanna Koerstz Madsen. Nordqvist announced her four captain’s picks a day later, rounding out the team.
Leona Maguire of Ireland received a captain’s pick, marking her fourth consecutive appearance for Europe. The captain’s selections also introduced three debutants: Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes, who will join the squad in the battle against captain Angela Stanford’s United States side.
**Veterans and their records** Charley Hull arrives with a wealth of Solheim Cup experience, having played in seven editions (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024). She has amassed 16.5 points from 27 matches, with a record of 15 wins, three ties and nine losses. Hull’s 2024 season has been strong: she captured the PIF Saudi Ladies International, finished tied‑second at the U.S. Women’s Open, and tied‑sixth at the AIG Women’s Open.
Known for her power and scoring ability, Hull was Europe’s top point‑getter in the 2024 Solheim Cup, despite the team’s 6&4 defeat to Nelly Korda’s United States. Esther Henseleit, a debutant in 2024, contributed 1.5 points from three matches (one win, one tie, one loss) during her first appearance.
She entered the Solheim Cup after a surge of form that saw her finish fourth at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open and force a playoff at the AIG Women’s Open with a dramatic final‑hole birdie. Her performance in 2024 included a tied singles match against Andrea Lee and a mixed result in foursomes alongside Hull. Lottie Woad, already the highest‑ranked European in the world rankings, brings two LPGA Tour victories to the team.
She won the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open in July and followed it with a triumph at the Kroger Queen City Championship in May. Woad narrowly missed a playoff win at the Meijer LPGA Classic, losing to Miyu Yamashita, and posted a third consecutive top‑10 finish at the AIG Women’s Open. Her Solheim Cup résumé includes two appearances (2023, 2024) and four points from eight matches (three wins, two ties, three losses). Maja Stark returns for her third Solheim Cup after winning the 2025 U.S.
Women’s Open. She entered the 2024 edition on the back of a strong major season, with top‑10 finishes at both the U.S. Women’s Open and the Amundi Evian Championship.
Stark’s debut in 2023 was memorable; she defeated then‑U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz in singles to help Europe retain the cup. She added three sessions alongside Emily Kristine Pedersen in the 2024 loss, bringing a total of four Solheim Cup appearances and 7.5 points from 14 matches.
Celine Boutier, a veteran with seven Solheim Cup outings (2013‑2024), has accumulated 14 points from 27 matches, boasting 12 wins, four ties and 11 losses. She contributed a perfect four‑match sweep alongside Georgia Hall in the 2019 victory and secured a pivotal point in the 2021 singles.
After a winless 2023, Boutier rebounded with two points in the most recent edition. Carlota Ciganda, a stalwart of the European side since 2013, has participated in seven Cups and earned 14 points from 27 matches (12 wins, four ties, 11 losses). Her 2025 season saw a dip in form, missing cuts in the last four majors, yet she remains a valuable source of experience. Nanna Koerstz Madsen, returning after a five‑year hiatus, adds depth with three Solheim Cup appearances (2021, 2023, 2024) and 8.5 points from 12 matches (eight wins, one tie, three losses).
She was instrumental in Europe’s 2021 victory, delivering a decisive four‑ball win with Ciganda and tying with Austin Ernst in the singles. Leona Maguire, selected as a captain’s pick, marks her fourth Solheim Cup appearance. Although her 2024 season was inconsistent, highlighted by a runner‑up finish at the Aramco Championship and a tied‑eighth at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, she remains a high‑scoring rookie who played a key role in Europe’s 2021 triumph.
**Rising stars** Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes are the newest faces on the European roster. López Ramírez and Rhodes have shown promise on the LET, while Nadaud captured the season‑ending Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España and earned two runner‑up finishes earlier in the year. Her consistent cuts in all five majors this season have drawn praise from Nordqvist, who noted that Nadaud "has been getting better and better." Overall, Team Europe’s blend of veteran leadership, proven match‑play performers, and hungry newcomers sets the stage for a fiercely contested Solheim Cup.
Fans can watch the three‑day showdown live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, with streaming options available without a contract for those who prefer to watch online. The question remains: can Europe harness this mix of experience and fresh talent to reclaim the Solheim Cup from the United States?