Which Players Make Up Team Europe for This Year’s Solheim Cup?

Team Europe is gearing up to try and reclaim the Solheim Cup on home soil in the Netherlands this September, with the matches set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Captain Anna Nordqvist has assembled a squad that blends seasoned veterans with a wave of promising newcomers, aiming to mount a serious challenge against Team USA.

The European contingent will feature eight players who have already tasted Solheim Cup action, complemented by four rookies who are eager to make their mark. Among the newcomers, world No. 5 Lottie Woad stands out as a leading figure, having already secured two LPGA Tour victories in her debut professional season. The final lineup was confirmed at Bernardus Golf between September 11 and 13.

The qualification process wrapped up after the AIG Women’s Open on August 2. Esther Henseleit’s runner‑up finish at that major propelled her into the team via the Ladies European Tour (LET) Solheim Cup points list, joining Charley Hull, who also qualified through the same route. The remaining six spots were filled by the highest‑ranked Europeans on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings: Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda and Nanna Koerstz Madsen.

Nordqvist announced her four captain’s picks the following day, rounding out the roster. Ireland’s Leona Maguire earned a captain’s pick for a fourth straight appearance, while Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes were named as debutants, completing the squad that will face off against Angela Stanford’s United States side.

**Veteran Leaders** *Charley Hull* – Hull entered the qualification race with two wins, including the PIF Saudi Ladies International, and capped the season with a tied‑second at the U.S. Women’s Open and a tied‑sixth at the AIG Women’s Open.

Her power game and experience make her a cornerstone of Nordqvist’s strategy. Hull has amassed 16.5 points from 27 Solheim Cup matches, boasting 15 wins, three ties and nine losses across seven appearances (2013‑2024). *Esther Henseleit* – Henseleit secured her spot by finishing fourth at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open and then forcing a playoff with a dramatic birdie on the final hole of the AIG Women’s Open, which earned her the second automatic LET points position. In her debut Solheim Cup in 2024, she posted 1.5 points from three matches (one win, one tie, one loss) and contributed a crucial half‑point in the final‑day singles.

**Rising Stars** *Lottie Woad* – Already the highest‑ranked European on the world stage, Woad captured the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open in July and followed that with a win at the Kroger Queen City Championship in May. She narrowly missed a playoff at the Meijer LPGA Classic and finished in the top‑10 at the AIG Women’s Open, demonstrating consistency that bodes well for her second Solheim Cup appearance.

Over two editions she has earned four points from eight matches, with three wins, two ties and three losses. *Maja Stark* – The 2025 U.S. Women’s Open champion brings momentum from a strong major season, highlighted by top‑10 finishes at both the U.S. Women’s Open and the Amundi Evian Championship.

Stark’s debut in 2023 saw her defeat the then‑U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz in the singles, a victory that helped Europe retain the Cup. She has competed in four Solheim Cups, accumulating 7.5 points from 14 matches. *Celine Boutier* – Boutier is one of only two Europeans to win on the LPGA Tour this season, clinching the Shoprite LPGA Classic by a single stroke.

After a modest showing at three majors, she rebounded with a shared 12th place at the AIG Women’s Open. Boutier’s Solheim Cup résumé includes seven appearances and 14 points, highlighted by a flawless 2019 debut where she won all four matches alongside Georgia Hall. *Carlota Ciganda* – A stalwart of the European side since 2013, Ciganda has logged seven Solheim Cup appearances and amassed 14 points.

Despite a dip in form in 2025, missing cuts at the last four majors, her experience remains invaluable. She contributed three points from nine matches in the most recent edition. *Nanna Koerstz Madsen* – After a five‑year hiatus, Madsen returns to the squad, having secured her spot through the world rankings after Henseleit claimed the final automatic LET position.

She boasts an impressive 8.5 points from 12 matches across three Solheim Cups, highlighted by a decisive four‑ball win with Ciganda in 2021. **Captain’s Picks and Debutants** *Leona Maguire* – The Irish golfer earned a captain’s pick for the fourth consecutive year despite an uneven LPGA season. Her standout moments include 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 in her rookie Solheim Cup year, playing a pivotal role in Europe’s 2021 triumph, though she saw limited action in the 2024 loss. *Julia López Ramírez* – A fresh face on the European roster, López Ramírez brings youthful energy and the hunger to prove herself on golf’s biggest team stage. *Nastasia Nadaud* – The Frenchwoman captured the LET season‑ending Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España in November and recorded two runner‑up finishes earlier in the year. Nordqvist praised her steady improvement, noting her consistent cuts in all five majors and her contention for the CME Group Tour Championship.

*Mimi Rhodes* – After a breakout year on the LET, where she claimed three titles and the Rookie of the Year award, Rhodes transitions to the LPGA Tour. Her Curtis Cup experience adds a competitive edge as she steps into her first Solheim Cup. Overall, Team Europe’s blend of seasoned campaigners, high‑ranking stars, and eager newcomers creates a balanced squad capable of challenging the United States on home turf.

The competition will run from September 11 to 13, with all three days streamed live on Sky Sports Golf. Golf fans can follow the drama as Europe strives to bring the Solheim Cup back to Dutch soil.