One Month to the Solheim Cup: Who 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 live coverage slated for Sky Sports. Captain Anna Nordqvist will marshal a squad that blends seasoned veterans with a wave of promising newcomers, aiming to tip the balance against Team USA.

The European lineup for the Bernardus Golf venue, where the competition runs from September 11 to 13, will feature eight players who have already tasted Solheim Cup action. In addition, four rookies—most notably world No. 5 Lottie Woad—have earned their spots, rounding out a roster that balances experience and fresh firepower. The final leg of the qualification process concluded after the AIG Women’s Open on August 2.

Esther Henseleit’s runner‑up finish there secured her place alongside Charley Hull, who qualified through the Ladies European Tour (LET) Solheim Cup points list. Both women added valuable points to Europe’s tally as the deadline approached. The next six slots were filled by players who ranked high enough on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings to earn automatic qualification. Those players are Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda and Nanna Koerstz Madsen.

After the rankings were set, Nordqvist announced her four captain’s picks, completing the squad. Ireland’s Leona Maguire received a captain’s pick for a fourth straight Solheim Cup appearance, while Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes were named as first‑time participants.

All three will line up against the American contingent led by captain Angela Stanford. Below is a deeper look at each European player, how they earned their place, and what they bring to the team. **Charley Hull** – Hull entered the qualification race with two victories, including the PIF Saudi Ladies International in February. She later tied for second at the U.S.

Women’s Open and finished tied‑sixth at the AIG Women’s Open. Hull’s powerful game and competitive fire made her Europe’s top point‑scorer in the 2024 Solheim Cup, where she contributed a decisive 6&4 win over Nelly Korda.

Her record now stands at 16.5 points from 27 matches (15 wins, three ties, nine losses) across seven appearances (2013‑2024). **Esther Henseleit** – The German’s breakthrough came at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, where she finished fourth, and then she forced a playoff with a dramatic birdie on the final hole of the AIG Women’s Open. That performance vaulted her into the second automatic spot on the LET points list.

Henseleit made her Solheim Cup debut in 2024, posting a 1.5‑point haul from three matches (one win, one tie, one loss). She partnered with Hull in foursomes, delivering a win and a loss before splitting a singles match with Andrea Lee.

**Lottie Woad** – Already the highest‑ranked European on the world stage, Woad captured two LPGA Tour titles in her rookie professional season. After winning the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open in July, she added the Kroger Queen City Championship in May.

She narrowly missed a playoff win at the Meijer LPGA Classic and followed that with a top‑10 finish at the AIG Women’s Open, marking her third consecutive top‑10 at a major. Woad’s Solheim Cup résumé includes two appearances (2023, 2024) and four points from eight matches (three wins, two ties, three losses). **Maja Stark** – The Swedish star entered the 2025 Solheim Cup as a two‑time participant, having helped Europe retain the trophy in 2023 by defeating then‑U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz in singles.

In 2024 she paired with Emily Kristine Pedersen for three sessions. Stark’s record now reads seven points from 14 matches (seven wins, one tie, six losses) across four appearances (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024).

She comes into this year off a strong major season, with top‑10 finishes at both the U.S. Women’s Open and the Amundi Evian Championship. **Celine Boutier** – The Frenchwoman is one of only two Europeans to claim an LPGA Tour victory this season, winning the Shoprite LPGA Classic by a single stroke in May. She posted a shared 12th place at the AIG Women’s Open after a quieter stretch in the preceding majors.

Boutier’s Solheim Cup experience is extensive: seven appearances (2013‑2024) and 14 points from 27 matches (12 wins, four ties, 11 losses). She debuted with a perfect four‑match sweep alongside Georgia Hall in 2019 and contributed a crucial point in the 2021 singles. **Carlota Ciganda** – Ciganda’s form has dipped after a strong 2025, as she missed the cut in the last four majors. Nevertheless, she remains a veteran presence, having played every Solheim Cup since her 2013 debut.

In the 2023 edition she won all four of her matches, including a singles victory over Nelly Korda, helping Europe retain the cup in dramatic fashion. Her overall Solheim Cup record stands at three points from nine matches (three wins, six losses) across two appearances (2023, 2024). **Nanna Koerstz Madsen** – The Danish player returns after a five‑year hiatus.

Initially a captain’s pick candidate, she secured an automatic spot when Henseleit qualified via the LET points list. Madsen’s highlight came in 2021 when she partnered with Ciganda for a decisive final‑hole fourball win, and she later tied with Austin Ernst in the singles of a historic away victory. She now boasts eight and a half points from 12 matches (eight wins, one tie, three losses) across three appearances (2021, 2023, 2024).

**Leona Maguire** – The Irish golfer earned a captain’s pick after 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. Maguire was a top scorer as a rookie during Europe’s 2021 triumph and participated in every session the following year. However, she expressed frustration after playing only two sessions in the 2024 loss. This will be her fourth Solheim Cup, and she hopes to translate her earlier success into another strong showing.

**Julia López Ramírez** – The Spanish rookie made a solid start to her professional career, posting five top‑25 finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2026, including a notable performance at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open. She secured her Solheim Cup debut after making the cut at the AIG Women’s Open. López Ramírez’s powerful game and recent form make her a valuable addition to the European side. **Nastasia Nadaud** – Nadaud captured the LET’s season‑ending Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España in November after two runner‑up finishes earlier in the year.

She transitioned smoothly onto the LPGA Tour, making cuts in all five majors this season and remaining in contention for a spot in the CME Group Tour Championship. Captain Nordqvist praised her steady improvement, noting that she is "getting better and better." This will be Nadaud’s first Solheim Cup appearance.

**Mimi Rhodes** – After a breakout year on the LET that earned her Rookie of the Year honors, Rhodes claimed three victories: the Ford Women’s New South Wales Open, the Joburg Ladies Open, and the Dutch Ladies Open. She also featured on a winning Curtis Cup team before turning her attention to the Solheim Cup. Rhodes’ debut on the LPGA Tour was mixed, but her winning mindset and recent successes suggest she could make an immediate impact for Europe.

As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on how this blend of veteran leadership and youthful vigor will perform under the pressure of a home crowd. Europe’s objective is clear: to overturn the 2024 defeat and bring the Solheim Cup back to Dutch soil. Fans can catch every swing, putt, and match‑play drama live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, with streaming options available without a contract.

The stage is set, the teams are ready, and the battle for golf’s most prestigious women’s team trophy is about to begin.