Dewi Weber would love to be part of a Solheim Cup held on home soil, but she is ineligible to represent Team Europe in the upcoming event in the Netherlands. The biennial competition will be staged at Bernardus Golf near Den Bosch from September 11 to 13, with live coverage on Sky Sports. Anna Nordqvist will captain the European side as they attempt to reclaim the trophy after a defeat to the United States in 2024.
Weber’s hopes of earning a place on the European team were sparked by a strong showing at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship earlier this summer. A tied‑third finish vaulted her from outside the world’s top‑200 into a career‑best ranking of 82.
The performance seemed to put her in contention for a Solheim Cup berth, yet a crucial eligibility rule stopped her short. Because she is not a member of the Ladies European Tour (LET), the 30‑year‑old was deemed ineligible, a fact she only learned after her breakthrough major result.
"I only realized the eligibility issue when Anna texted me asking if I was an LET member," Weber told Sky Sports at the AIG Women’s Open. "When I said no, the goal shifted to ‘you have to win your way in.’ That’s been my focus ever since." To become eligible, Weber needed to secure LET membership by winning one of three remaining qualifying tournaments. She entered the Amundi Evian Championship, the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, and the AIG Women’s Open with that objective in mind.
Unfortunately, she missed the cut at Evian, finished tied‑44th in Scotland, and repeated the same result at the Women’s Open, leaving her without the necessary points or a tour card. The Solheim Cup qualification process concludes after the AIG Women’s Open. The top two players on the LET Solheim Cup points list automatically qualify, and the next six highest‑ranked players on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings receive spots as well. When the final team was announced, three players ranked below Weber in the world rankings—Julia Lopez Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud, and Mimi Rhodes—were selected as captain’s picks, giving them rookie appearances for Europe.
Weber had been aiming to become only the third Dutch golfer to ever play in a Solheim Cup, following Christel Boeljon in 2011 and Anne van Dam in 2019. Despite the disappointment, she remains enthusiastic about any role she can play in the event hosted by her own country.
"It would have been incredibly special to compete here," she said. "This is the first time the Netherlands is hosting, and I love the course.
The organizers have put a huge amount of effort into both the venue and the overall event." Weber believes the tournament will have a lasting impact on Dutch golf, especially for young players and women’s participation. "The Solheim Cup will be a massive boost for youth golf in the Netherlands and for the sport in general," she added. "It’s going to be amazing for the growth of women’s golf here." While she will not be on the playing roster, Weber hopes to contribute in other ways—perhaps as a volunteer, ambassador, or mentor for the Dutch juniors who will be watching the competition unfold. Her story also highlights the often‑overlooked administrative side of professional golf, where tour membership can be just as decisive as on‑course performance.
The tournament itself promises high drama, with Team Europe seeking to overturn the United States’ recent dominance. Sky Sports will broadcast all three days live, and viewers can also stream the action without a long‑term contract through the network’s flexible streaming options. In summary, Dewi Weber’s exclusion from the 2026 Solheim Cup is a result of LET membership rules rather than a lack of talent.
Her tied‑third finish at a major demonstrated she can compete at the highest level, but without a tour card she cannot meet the eligibility criteria. Nevertheless, her passion for the game and for the event being held in her homeland remains undiminished, and she looks forward to supporting Team Europe in any capacity she can.