One Month Until the Solheim Cup: Who Will Represent Team Europe?

Team Europe is gearing up to reclaim the Solheim Cup on home soil in the Netherlands this September, with the matches set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Captain Anna Nordqvist has assembled a squad that blends seasoned veterans with a wave of promising young talent, aiming to turn the tide against Team USA.

The European lineup, which will compete at Bernardus Golf from September 11 to 13, features eight players who have already tasted Solheim Cup action, complemented by four newcomers. Among the rookies, world No.

5 Lottie Woad stands out as a marquee addition, bringing fresh energy to the team. The qualification process wrapped up after the AIG Women’s Open on August 2.

Esther Henseleit’s runner‑up finish there secured her spot alongside Charley Hull, who qualified via the Ladies European Tour (LET) Solheim Cup points list. Both players earned their places by accumulating points throughout the season, demonstrating consistent performance in high‑profile events. In addition, six more Europeans booked their tickets to the competition through the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Those players are Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda and Nanna Koerstz Madsen.

The following day, Nordqvist announced her four captain’s picks, completing the roster. Ireland’s Leona Maguire received a captain’s pick, marking her fourth consecutive Solheim Cup appearance. She joins debutants Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes, who will face off against a United States team captained by Angela Stanford.

Below is a closer look at the European squad, their recent form, and how each earned a place in the upcoming showdown. **Charley Hull** Hull entered the competition with a wealth of experience, having played in seven Solheim Cups (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024). She accumulated 16.5 points from 27 matches, recording 15 wins, three ties and nine losses. Hull’s qualification campaign was highlighted by a victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International in February, a tied‑second finish at the U.S.

Women’s Open, and a tied‑sixth at the AIG Women’s Open. Known for her powerful swing, she was Europe’s top scorer in the 2024 Solheim Cup, despite the team’s 6&4 loss to Nelly Korda in a singles match. **Esther Henseleit** The German made her Solheim Cup debut in 2024 and earned 1.5 points from three matches (one win, one tie, one loss).

Henseleit’s breakthrough came at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, where she finished fourth, and a dramatic final‑hole birdie at the AIG Women’s Open forced a playoff, propelling her into the second automatic spot on the LET points list. In her debut, she partnered with Hull in foursomes, securing one win and one loss, and later halved her singles match against Andrea Lee.

**Lottie Woad** At just 22, Woad is already the highest‑ranked European on the world stage, currently sitting at No. 5. She captured two LPGA Tour titles in her rookie season, winning the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open in July and the Kroger Queen City Championship in May.

Although she narrowly missed out in a playoff to Miyu Yamashita at the Meijer LPGA Classic, she continued to contend, posting a third straight top‑10 finish at the AIG Women’s Open. Woad has already logged two Solheim Cup appearances (2023, 2024), earning four points from eight matches (three wins, two ties, three losses).

Her rapid rise and recent Curtis Cup success suggest she could be a pivotal point‑getter for Europe. **Maja Stark** The Swedish star entered the 2025 season as the reigning U.S. Women’s Open champion.

Stark’s 2024 season was highlighted by top‑10 finishes at both the U.S. Women’s Open and the Amundi Evian Championship.

She first appeared in the Solheim Cup in 2023, where she famously defeated then‑U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz in singles, helping Europe retain the trophy. In 2024 she partnered with Emily Kristine Pedersen for three sessions, adding valuable experience.

Stark now boasts four Solheim Cup appearances (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) and 7.5 points from 14 matches. **Linn Grant** Grant’s 2025 season has been a mix of highs and lows.

She claimed a one‑shot victory at the Shoprite LPGA Classic in May, becoming one of only two Europeans to win on the LPGA Tour this year. However, she missed the cut in the subsequent three majors, though she rebounded with a shared 12th place at the AIG Women’s Open. Grant’s Solheim Cup résumé includes seven appearances (2013‑2024) and 14 points from 27 matches, reflecting both longevity and resilience. **Celine Boutier** Boutier enjoyed a standout 2025, winning the LPGA Tour’s Shoprite Classic and posting solid finishes in major championships.

She debuted in 2019, winning all four matches alongside Georgia Hall, and contributed a crucial point in the 2021 singles. Although she struggled in 2023, she rebounded with two points in the most recent edition. Boutier now has seven Solheim Cup appearances and 14 points, underscoring her consistency.

**Carlota Ciganda** Ciganda remains a stalwart of the European side, having competed in every Solheim Cup since her debut in 2013. She amassed three points from nine matches in the 2024 edition, despite a dip in form that saw her miss cuts in the last four majors. Nevertheless, her experience and previous successes—such as a flawless four‑match performance in 2023—make her a valuable mentor for the younger players.

**Nanna Koerstz Madsen** After a five‑year hiatus, Madsen returns to the Solheim Cup roster. Initially expected to rely on a captain’s pick, she secured her spot automatically when Henseleit qualified via the LET points list. Madsen’s Solheim Cup record includes 8.5 points from 12 matches across three appearances (2021, 2023, 2024), highlighted by a decisive final‑hole four‑ball win with Ciganda in 2021 and a singles tie against Austin Ernst.

**Leona Maguire** Maguire earned a captain’s pick for her fourth straight Solheim Cup, despite an uneven LPGA season that featured a runner‑up finish at the Aramco Championship and a tied‑eighth at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open. She was the top‑scoring rookie in Europe’s 2021 victory and played every session in 2023, though she saw limited action in 2024, participating in only two sessions. **Julia López Ramírez** The Spanish rookie made her Solheim Cup debut after a solid start to her professional career, highlighted by five top‑25 finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2026, including a strong showing at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open.

She also secured a cut at the AIG Women’s Open, confirming her readiness for the pressure of team competition. **Nastasia Nadaud** Nadaud captured the LET’s season‑ending Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España in November and recorded two runner‑up finishes earlier in the year. Nordqvist praised her steady improvement, noting her consistent cuts in all five majors and her contention for a spot in the LPGA Tour’s CME Group Tour Championship. **Mimi Rhodes** Rhodes capped a breakout year on the LET by winning Rookie of the Year honors, thanks to victories at the Ford Women’s New South Wales Open, the Joburg Ladies Open, and the Dutch Ladies Open.

Having previously contributed to a winning Curtis Cup team, she now steps onto the Solheim stage, completing the European roster. With a blend of proven veterans and hungry newcomers, Team Europe hopes to harness this depth and chemistry to overturn the United States and bring the Solheim Cup back to Dutch soil. The three‑day contest will run from September 11‑13, and fans can watch every swing live on Sky Sports Golf or stream the action without a contract.