Which Players Are Representing Team Europe in This Year’s Solheim Cup?

Team Europe is gearing up to reclaim the Solheim Cup on home soil in the Netherlands this September, with live coverage on Sky Sports. Captain Anna Nordqvist has assembled a squad that blends seasoned veterans with a wave of promising newcomers, aiming to tip the balance in Europe’s favour against Team USA. The European contingent will feature eight former Solheim Cup competitors, 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 qualification process wrapped up after the AIG Women’s Open on August 2, when Esther Henseleit’s runner‑up finish secured her place alongside Charley Hull, who qualified via the LET Solheim Cup points list. The next six spots were filled by players who earned automatic entry through the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

Those players are Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda and Nanna Koerstz Madsen. Following the rankings, Nordqvist announced her four captain’s picks a day later, rounding out the roster. 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 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 – Veteran Leader** Hull has been a mainstay on the European side, now boasting seven Solheim Cup appearances (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024). She has accumulated 16.5 points from 27 matches, with a record of 15 wins, three ties and nine losses.

Hull’s recent form includes a win at the PIF Saudi Ladies International in February, a joint‑second finish at the U.S. Women’s Open, and a tie for sixth at the AIG Women’s Open. Known for her powerful swing, Hull was Europe’s top scorer in the 2024 Solheim Cup loss, delivering a decisive 6&4 victory over Nelly Korda.

Her experience and competitive fire are expected to help guide the younger members of the squad. **Esther Henseleit – Rising Contender** Making her Solheim Cup debut in 2024, Henseleit earned 1.5 points from three matches (one win, one tie, one loss). She burst onto the scene with a fourth‑place finish at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, then forced a playoff with a dramatic final‑hole birdie at the AIG Women’s Open, which secured her the second automatic spot on the LET points list. In her debut, she partnered with Hull in the foursomes, posting one win and one loss, and later tied with Andrea Lee in the singles on the final day.

**Lottie Woad – Young Star** At just 22, Woad is already the highest‑ranked European in the world rankings, thanks to two LPGA Tour victories in her rookie season. She captured the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open in July and followed that with a win at the Kroger Queen City Championship in May. Although she narrowly missed a playoff at the Meijer LPGA Classic, she posted a third consecutive top‑10 finish at the AIG Women’s Open. Woad has already logged two Solheim Cup appearances (2023, 2024), earning four points from eight matches (three wins, two ties, three losses).

Her recent Curtis Cup success suggests she could be a pivotal contributor to Europe’s bid. **Maja Stark – Consistent Performer** The 2025 U.S. Women’s Open champion returns for her third Solheim Cup, riding a strong major season that includes top‑10 finishes at both the U.S. Women’s Open and the Amundi Evian Championship.

Stark first shone in 2023, defeating then‑U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz in the singles to help Europe retain the cup. She added three sessions alongside Emily Kristine Pedersen in the 2024 edition. Stark now holds four appearances (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) and has amassed 7.5 points from 14 matches (seven wins, one tie, six losses), underscoring her reliability in match play.

**Celine Boutier – French Powerhouse** Boutier has been a dominant force, winning four of her seven Solheim Cup matches in 2021 and contributing a vital point in the 2023 singles. She earned seven appearances (2013‑2024) and accumulated 14 points from 27 matches (12 wins, four ties, 11 losses). This season she captured the Shoprite LPGA Classic by a single shot in May, though she missed the cut in three subsequent majors, finishing tied‑12th at the AIG Women’s Open. **Carlota Ciganda – Veteran Experience** Ciganda’s Solheim Cup résumé includes seven appearances (2013‑2024) and 14 points from 27 matches (12 wins, four ties, 11 losses).

After a strong 2025 season, she endured a slump, missing the cut in the last four majors, yet she still offers a wealth of experience. In the 2023 edition, she won all four matches, including a singles victory over Nelly Korda, helping Europe retain the trophy. **Nanna Koerstz Madsen – Resilient Returnee** Madsen returns after a five‑year hiatus, now holding three Solheim Cup appearances (2021, 2023, 2024) and 8.5 points from 12 matches (eight wins, one tie, three losses). She was instrumental in the 2021 event, securing a decisive final‑hole four‑ball win with Ciganda and tying Austin Ernst in the singles of a historic away victory.

**Leona Maguire – Captain’s Pick Veteran** Maguire earned her fourth consecutive captain’s pick after an uneven LPGA season that featured a runner‑up at the Aramco Championship and a tied‑eighth at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open. She was the top‑scoring rookie in Europe’s 2021 triumph and played every session in the following edition, though she saw limited action in the 2024 loss, participating in only two sessions. **Julia López Ramírez – Debutante** The Spanish rookie made her Solheim Cup debut after a solid rookie season on the LPGA Tour, highlighted by five top‑25 finishes in 2026, including a strong showing at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open. She also secured a cut at the AIG Women’s Open, confirming her readiness for the team environment.

**Nastasia Nadaud – French Rising Talent** Nadaud captured the LET’s season‑ending Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España in November and posted two runner‑up finishes earlier in the year. Nordqvist praised her continual improvement, noting that she made the cut in all five majors this season and remains in contention for a spot at the LPGA Tour’s CME Group Tour Championship. **Mimi Rhodes – English Rookie** Rhodes was named LET Rookie of the Year after winning three tournaments—Ford Women’s New South Wales Open, Joburg Ladies Open, and Dutch Ladies Open—in a breakout season.

With Curtis Cup experience under her belt, she now steps onto the Solheim Cup stage, becoming the final pick after a mixed debut on the LPGA Tour. **Linn Grant – Consistent Contender** Grant’s Solheim Cup record includes a single appearance in 2021, where she earned 1.5 points from three matches (one win, one tie, one loss). She formed an unbeaten four‑ball partnership with Ciganda in 2023 and led Europe in the singles, though she went winless in four matches the following year. **Overall Outlook** Team Europe’s roster is a balanced mix of proven veterans like Hull, Ciganda and Boutier, and hungry newcomers such as Woad, Stark and the debutants López Ramírez, Nadaud and Rhodes.

The blend of experience, recent major‑level success, and fresh energy gives Europe a strong platform to challenge the United States on home turf. Fans can watch the three‑day showdown live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, or stream the action without a contract. The question remains: will this eclectic group of European talent finally bring the Solheim Cup back to the continent?