Dewi Weber would love to take part in a Solheim Cup held on Dutch soil, even if only in a supporting role, but she is barred from playing for 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. Team Europe will be led by captain Anna Nordqvist, who is hoping to restore the trophy after a 2024 defeat to the United States. Weber’s push for Solheim Cup selection began at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship earlier this summer.
A tied‑third finish propelled her from outside the top‑200 in the world rankings to a career‑best No. 82, sparking hopes that she might earn a place on the European side. However, her eligibility was called into question because she is not a member of the Ladies European Tour (LET).
The 30‑year‑old was initially unaware that LET membership was a prerequisite, even after achieving her best major result. "I only realized the issue when Anna texted me asking if I was an LET member," Weber told Sky Sports during the AIG Women’s Open. "When I said no, the goal instantly shifted to ‘you have to win’ – that’s been my focus ever since." To become eligible, Weber needed to secure a victory in one of the three remaining LET qualifying events, which would automatically grant her tour membership. Unfortunately, she missed the cut at the Amundi Evian Championship, finished tied‑44th at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, and repeated that result at the AIG Women’s Open.
Each of those tournaments represented a final chance to earn the necessary points and a LET card, but none produced the breakthrough she required. When asked about her performance at the Evian, Weber admitted the round did not go her way.
"I struggled on several holes at the Scottish Open as well," she said. "Winning a major is incredibly tough, let alone trying to do it for Solheim Cup qualification.
I wasn’t trying to force every shot to be perfect because I felt the pressure of needing a win for the Cup. I was just trying to play my game." The qualification window closed after the AIG Women’s Open. The automatic spots were awarded to the top two players on the LET Solheim Cup points list and the next six highest‑ranked players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings who were LET members. When the final roster was announced, three players who were ranked lower than Weber in the world rankings received captain’s picks: Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud, and Mimi Rhodes, all of whom will make their debut for Team Europe.
Weber’s exclusion is particularly poignant because she was on the verge of becoming only the third Dutch golfer to ever compete in the 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 home event.
"It would have been incredibly special to play in front of a Dutch crowd," Weber explained. "This is the first time the Netherlands is hosting, and I love the course. The organizers have put a massive amount of effort into both the venue and the overall experience.
The tournament will be a huge boost for Dutch golf, especially for young players and women’s golf in particular. It’s going to be amazing." The Solheim Cup itself will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf over three days, with all action available via subscription or streaming without a long‑term contract. As the competition approaches, fans will be watching to see whether Team Europe can reclaim the trophy under Nordqvist’s leadership, while Weber watches from the sidelines, hoping her performance this season might open doors for future participation. In summary, Dewi Weber’s ineligibility stems from her non‑membership in the LET, a requirement that she was unable to satisfy despite a strong major finish and several attempts to qualify.
Her story highlights the intricacies of Solheim Cup eligibility, the pressure on players to secure tour membership, and the broader significance of the 2026 event for Dutch golf development. While she will not swing a club in the Dutch‑hosted Cup this year, her ambition and love for the game suggest she will continue to chase the dream of representing Europe on golf’s biggest stage.