One Month Away from the Solheim Cup: Which Players Will Represent Team Europe?

Team Europe is gearing up for a chance to reclaim the Solheim Cup on home soil in the Netherlands this September, with the competition set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Captain Anna Nordqvist will lead a squad that blends seasoned veterans with a wave of promising newcomers, aiming to turn the tide against a strong Team USA.

The European contingent will feature eight former Solheim Cup participants, complemented by four rookies—among them world No. 5 Lottie Woad—who will round out the line‑up at Bernardus Golf from September 11‑13. The final selection process concluded after the AIG Women’s Open on August 2, when Esther Henseleit secured a runner‑up finish that earned her a spot alongside Charley Hull via the LET Solheim Cup points list.

Qualification for the remaining places was determined through the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda and Nanna Koerstz Madsen all earned automatic berths, after which Nordqvist announced her four captain’s picks a day later. Ireland’s Leona Maguire received a fourth consecutive captain’s pick, while Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes were named as debutants, joining Angela Stanford’s American side. Below is a detailed look at each European player, how they qualified, and what they bring to the team.

**Charley Hull** Hull entered the Solheim Cup picture with 16.5 points from 27 matches (15 wins, three ties, nine losses) across seven appearances (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024). During the qualification window she claimed two victories, including the PIF Saudi Ladies International, and posted a tie for second at the U.S. Women’s Open and a tie for sixth at the AIG Women’s Open.

Hull’s experience and fiery competitiveness make her a natural leader, and she was the top scorer for Europe in the 2024 Solheim Cup, despite a 6&4 defeat to Nelly Korda in one of the matches. **Esther Henseleit** Henseleit’s breakthrough came late in the season, highlighted by a fourth‑place finish at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open and a dramatic final‑hole birdie at the AIG Women’s Open that forced a playoff and secured her second automatic spot on the LET points list.

In her debut Solheim Cup in 2024 she paired with Hull in foursomes, posting one win and one loss, and later tied with Andrea Lee in the singles. She has accumulated 1.5 points from three matches (one win, one tie, one loss) in her first appearance. **Lottie Woad** At just 22, Woad is already the highest‑ranked European on the world stage, having captured two LPGA Tour titles in her rookie season.

She triumphed at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open last July and followed it with a victory at the Kroger Queen City Championship in May. Although she fell short in a playoff against Miyu Yamashita at the Meijer LPGA Classic, she remained in contention at the AIG Women’s Open, finishing in the top ten for the third consecutive major.

Woad brings two Solheim Cup appearances (2023, 2024) and four points from eight matches (three wins, two ties, three losses) to the team. **Maja Stark** The Swedish star returns after a stellar 2025 season that culminated in a U.S.

Women’s Open championship. She posted top‑10 finishes at both the U.S. Women’s Open and the Amundi Evian Championship, confirming her status as a clutch performer in majors. Stark first appeared in the Solheim Cup in 2023, where she defeated then‑U.S.

Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz in singles, helping Europe retain the trophy. She added three sessions alongside Emily Kristine Pedersen in the 2024 edition. Her record now stands at four appearances (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) with 7.5 points from 14 matches (seven wins, one tie, six losses).

**Celine Boutier** Boutier has been a key contributor for Europe, amassing seven Solheim Cup appearances (2013‑2024) and 14 points from 27 matches (12 wins, four ties, 11 losses). She was unbeaten in 2019, winning all four matches with Georgia Hall, and secured a decisive point in the 2021 singles. After a win‑less 2023, she rebounded with two points in the most recent edition.

Boutier also captured a one‑shot victory at the Shoprite LPGA Classic in May, becoming one of only two Europeans to win on the LPGA Tour this season. **Carlota Ciganda** A stalwart of the European side since 2013, Ciganda has logged seven Solheim Cup appearances and contributed 14 points from 27 matches (12 wins, four ties, 11 losses). She enjoyed a dramatic resurgence in 2025, though a slump in form saw her miss cuts in the last four majors.

Her experience remains invaluable, having delivered a perfect four‑ball performance with Linn Grant and a pivotal singles win against Korda in 2023. **Linn Grant** Grant’s Solheim Cup résumé includes a flawless four‑ball partnership with Ciganda in 2023 and a leading singles performance that year. However, she struggled in 2024, failing to secure a point from four matches.

Her record shows one appearance (2021) with 1.5 points from three matches (one win, one tie, one loss). Grant’s powerful game and calm demeanor make her a potential swing player when she regains form. **Nanna Koerstz Madsen** Madsen returns after a five‑year hiatus, adding three Solheim Cup appearances (2021, 2023, 2024) and an impressive 8.5 points from 12 matches (eight wins, one tie, three losses).

She was instrumental in Europe’s 2021 victory, securing a decisive four‑ball win with Ciganda and tying with Austin Ernst in the singles. Her resurgence was cemented when Henseleit’s qualification freed a world‑ranking spot for her. **Leona Maguire** Maguire earned her fourth consecutive captain’s pick despite an uneven LPGA season highlighted by a runner‑up finish at the Aramco Championship and a tied‑eighth at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open. She was the top scorer among rookies in Europe’s 2021 triumph and played every session in the following edition.

In 2024, limited involvement left her frustrated, but she remains a vital presence with a debut Solheim Cup record of one appearance and a strong amateur background as former world No. 1. **Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes** The three debutants each bring fresh energy to the squad.

López Ramírez has shown promise on the LET, while Nadaud captured the season‑ending Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de España in November and posted two runner‑up finishes earlier in the year. Captain Nordqvist praised Nadaud’s rapid improvement, noting her consistent cuts in all five majors and her contention for the CME Group Tour Championship. Rhodes, the LET Rookie of the Year, claimed three victories in 2025 (Ford Women’s NSW Open, Joburg Ladies Open, Dutch Ladies Open) and brings Curtis Cup experience to her first Solheim Cup.

With a blend of veteran leadership, rising stars, and seasoned campaigners, Team Europe aims to harness its depth and momentum to reclaim the Solheim Cup. Fans can catch every swing, putt, and dramatic moment live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, or stream the action without a contract for uninterrupted coverage of this prestigious team event.