Dewi Weber would love to take part in a Solheim Cup held on Dutch soil, even if only in a supporting role, but she remains ineligible to represent Team Europe at the upcoming event in the Netherlands. The biennial competition will be staged at Bernardus Golf near Den Bosch from September 11 to September 13, and it will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Anna Nordqvist has been appointed captain of Team Europe and will be tasked with guiding the continent’s best players to reclaim the trophy after the 2024 defeat at the hands of the United States. Weber’s hopes of making the Solheim Cup roster were sparked earlier this summer when she posted a tied‑third finish at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
That performance vaulted her from outside the top‑200 in the world rankings to a career‑best position of No. 82, instantly putting her on the radar of the European captaincy.
However, despite the surge in her ranking, Weber discovered that she did not meet the eligibility criteria because she is not a member of the Ladies European Tour (LET). The 30‑year‑old was initially unaware of this technicality until she received a text from Captain Nordqvist asking, “Are you an LET member?” to which she replied, “No.” Following that exchange, Weber’s focus shifted to the remaining pathways that could secure her a place on the team.
The LET stipulates that a player must either be a tour member or earn a spot through one of three designated qualifying tournaments. Weber entered the final three events with the aim of clinching LET membership and, by extension, a Solheim Cup berth.
Unfortunately, the results did not go her way. At the Amundi Evian Championship she missed the cut, then she finished tied‑44th at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, and she repeated the same result at the AIG Women’s Open. Each of those outings left her short of the points needed to qualify.
In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports at the AIG Women’s Open, Weber reflected on the pressure of trying to win a major while simultaneously keeping the Solheim Cup in mind. “Evian definitely didn’t go my way,” she admitted, adding that the Scottish Open presented its own set of challenges on several holes. She emphasized that the mental burden of needing a victory for Solheim qualification can be counterproductive. “I was trying my best out here and everyone knows how hard it is to win, let alone at a major.
It’s not like I’m going out there and every shot I’m thinking, ‘this has to be good because I have to win because of Solheim.’ I was just trying to play golf and thinking about the Solheim Cup doesn’t really help my case.” The qualification window closed after the AIG Women’s Open. The final selection process allocated automatic spots to the top two players on the LET Solheim Cup points list and to the next six highest‑ranked players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings who were not already qualified. When the roster was announced, three players ranked below Weber in the world rankings received captain’s picks: Julia Lopez Ramirez, Nastasia Nadaud, and Mimi Rhodes, each earning a rookie spot on Team Europe. Weber’s exclusion is particularly poignant because she was on the verge of becoming only the third Dutch golfer to ever play in a Solheim Cup.
The first was Christel Boeljon, who represented Europe in 2011, followed by Anne van Dam in 2019. Despite the disappointment, Weber expressed that she would still cherish any involvement in the historic event being held in her homeland. “It would have been so special to feature,” she said.
“It’s the first time the Netherlands is hosting, and I really love that course. They have put so much effort into both the venue and the event itself.” Weber also highlighted the broader impact the tournament could have on Dutch golf. She believes the Solheim Cup will serve as a catalyst for youth participation, especially among girls, and will raise the profile of women’s golf across the country. “That event is going to be super cool for the Netherlands, for youth golf in the Netherlands and for golf generally in the Netherlands, especially women’s golf.
It is going to be amazing.” While Weber’s personal dream of playing on home soil remains unfulfilled for now, the Solheim Cup itself promises to be a showcase of elite talent and fierce competition. Fans can watch Team Europe’s attempt to regain the trophy live on Sky Sports Golf, with all three days of action streamed from September 11‑13. Those without a Sky Sports subscription can still access the coverage through various streaming platforms that offer contract‑free viewing options.
The tournament will not only determine which continent holds the cup but also provide a platform for rising stars and seasoned veterans to inspire the next generation of golfers in the Netherlands and beyond.