Dewi Weber would love to take part in a Solheim Cup held on home soil, but she is ineligible to play for Team Europe in the Netherlands. The biennial match will be staged at Bernardus Golf near Den Bosch from September 11 to 13, with live coverage on Sky Sports.
Anna Nordqvist will captain the European side as they try to reclaim the trophy after a defeat to the United States in 2024. Weber’s hopes of making the team surged after a strong showing at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship earlier this summer, where she finished tied for third. That performance vaulted her from outside the world’s top 200 into a career‑high ranking of No. 82.
The result sparked a wave of optimism that she might earn a place in the upcoming Solheim Cup. However, her eligibility was called into question because she is not a member of the Ladies European Tour (LET). The 30‑year‑old Dutch player was initially unaware that LET membership was a prerequisite, even after achieving her best major finish to date.
"I only realized the issue when Anna Nordqvist texted me asking if I was an LET member," Weber told Sky Sports at the AIG Women’s Open. "When I said no, the goal shifted to ‘you have to win your way in.’" To become eligible, Weber needed to secure a victory in one of the three remaining LET qualifying events, which would also grant her full tour membership. Unfortunately, she missed the cut at the Amundi Evian Championship, then finished tied‑44th at both the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open and the AIG Women’s Open.
Those results left her short of the required points and ranking to qualify. The qualification process concluded after the AIG Women’s Open.
The top two players on the LET Solheim Cup points list automatically earned spots, and the next six highest‑ranked players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings were also granted places. When the final team was announced, three players ranked below Weber in the world rankings received captain’s picks: Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes, each making their rookie debut for Europe. Weber had been aiming to become only the third Dutch golfer to appear in a Solheim Cup, joining Christel Boeljon (who played in 2011) and Anne van Dam (who represented Europe in 2019).
Although she missed out on a playing berth, she remains eager to be involved in any capacity at the event hosted in her own country. "It would have been incredibly special to play here," Weber said. "This is the first time the Netherlands is hosting, and I love the course.
The organizers have put a huge amount of effort into both the venue and the overall event." She added that the tournament could have a lasting impact on Dutch golf: "The Solheim Cup will be huge for the Netherlands, for youth golf and for women’s golf in particular. It’s going to be an amazing showcase for the sport." While Weber’s personal journey to the team fell short, her story highlights the complexities of the Solheim Cup qualification system, which blends performance in major championships, points earned on the LET and world‑ranking positions.
It also underscores the importance of tour membership for players who aspire to represent Europe in the prestigious competition. Fans can watch Team Europe’s quest to regain the cup live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13.
The broadcast will feature three days of action, with commentary and analysis that capture the drama of the match‑play format. For those without a Sky subscription, streaming options are available without a contract, ensuring that the excitement of the Solheim Cup reaches a broad audience.
In summary, Dewi Weber’s exclusion from the European team is a result of her non‑membership in the LET, despite a career‑best world ranking and a strong major finish. While she will not be swinging the club in the competition, her enthusiasm for the event and its significance for Dutch golf remains undiminished, and she hopes to contribute in other ways as the Solheim Cup unfolds on home turf.