Team Europe is set to chase a home victory in the upcoming Solheim Cup, which will be staged in the Netherlands from September 11 to 13 and broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf. The European side, captained by former champion Anna Nordqvist, blends seasoned veterans with a wave of promising newcomers, creating a roster that promises both experience and fresh energy. Nordqvist’s squad will feature eight players who have previously competed in the Solheim Cup, complemented by four rookies who earned their places through automatic qualification.
Among the newcomers, world No. 5 Lottie Woad stands out as a rising star, having already secured two LPGA Tour titles in her debut professional season.
The final lineup was confirmed after the AIG Women’s Open on August 2, when Esther Henseleit’s runner‑up finish vaulted her into the team via the Ladies European Tour (LET) Solheim Cup points list, joining Charley Hull, who qualified on the same list. The remaining six spots were filled based on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Céline Boutier, Carlota Ciganda, Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Lottie Woad all earned automatic berths by ranking high enough globally.
The following day, Nordqvist announced her four captain’s picks, which added Ireland’s Leona Maguire for a fourth consecutive appearance, and three debutants: Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes. These selections round out a team that blends proven performers with fresh talent eager to make their mark on one of women’s golf’s biggest stages. ### Veteran Leaders **Charley Hull** arrives with a wealth of Solheim Cup experience, having participated in seven editions (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024). She contributed 16.5 points from 27 matches, recording 15 wins, three ties and nine losses.
Hull’s 2024 season was highlighted by a victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International and strong finishes at the U.S. Women’s Open (T‑2) and the AIG Women’s Open (T‑6). Known for her powerful swing, Hull was Europe’s top scorer in the 2024 Solheim Cup loss, notably delivering a decisive 6&4 win over Nelly Korda. **Esther Henseleit** made her Solheim Cup debut in 2024 and earned 1.5 points from three matches (one win, one tie, one loss).
Her form surged late in the 2024 season, highlighted by a fourth‑place finish at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open and a dramatic final‑hole birdie at the AIG Women’s Open that forced a playoff, securing the second automatic spot on the LET points list. ### Rising Stars **Lottie Woad** is already the highest‑ranked European in the world rankings, thanks to two LPGA victories in her rookie year: the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open in July and the Kroger Queen City Championship in May. She narrowly missed a third title after losing a playoff to Miyu Yamashita at the Meijer LPGA Classic and continued her consistency with a top‑10 finish at the AIG Women’s Open. Woad’s rapid ascent follows a stellar amateur career, including a pivotal role in Europe’s 2024 Curtis Cup triumph.
**Maja Stark** returns for her third Solheim Cup after winning the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open. Her 2024 season featured top‑10 finishes at both the U.S.
Women’s Open and the Amundi Evian Championship. Stark’s debut in 2023 was memorable: she defeated then‑U.S.
Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz in singles, helping Europe retain the Cup. In 2024 she partnered with Emily Kristine Pedersen for three sessions, adding depth to the European lineup. **Céline Boutier** brings a wealth of experience, having played in seven Solheim Cups (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) and amassed 14 points from 27 matches (12 wins, four ties, 11 losses). She was unbeaten in 2019, winning all four matches, and contributed a crucial point in the 2021 singles.
After a winless 2023, Boutier rebounded with two points in the most recent edition and secured a one‑shot victory at the Shoprite LPGA Classic in May, becoming one of only two Europeans to win on the LPGA Tour this season. **Carlota Ciganda** remains a stalwart of the European side, having appeared in every Solheim Cup since her debut in 2013.
She accumulated three points from nine matches in the 2023 edition, winning all four of her matches, including a singles win over Nelly Korda. Despite a dip in form in early 2025, missing cuts at the last four majors, Ciganda’s experience and leadership are invaluable. **Nanna Koerstz Madsen** makes a comeback after a five‑year hiatus.
Initially a candidate for a captain’s pick, she secured her spot automatically after Henseleit’s qualification opened a ranking slot. Madsen’s highlight came in 2021 when she partnered with Ciganda for a decisive final‑hole four‑ball win and later tied with Austin Ernst in singles, helping Europe secure a historic away victory. ### Captain’s Picks and Debutants **Leona Maguire** earned a captain’s pick for a fourth straight Solheim Cup. Although her 2024 LPGA season was inconsistent, she recorded a runner‑up finish at the Aramco Championship and a T‑8 at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open.
Maguire was Europe’s top‑scoring rookie in the 2021 victory and played every session in 2023, but saw limited action in 2024, prompting a desire to contribute more this year. **Julia López Ramírez**, **Nastasia Nadaud** and **Mimi Rhodes** are the three debutants added by Nordqvist. - **Julia López Ramírez** has shown promise on the LET, with several top‑10 finishes and a reputation for composure under pressure. - **Nastasia 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 her ability to make the cut in all five majors this season and her contention for the CME Group Tour Championship on the LPGA Tour. - **Mimi Rhodes** earned the LET Rookie of the Year title after a breakout year that included three victories: the Ford Women’s New South Wales Open, the Joburg Ladies Open and the Dutch Ladies Open. Having previously represented Great Britain & Ireland in a winning Curtis Cup team, Rhodes now looks to translate that success to the Solheim Cup stage.
### Looking Ahead The European roster blends a deep pool of experience—players like Hull, Ciganda and Boutier who have collectively amassed dozens of points over multiple editions—with a new wave of talent eager to prove themselves on golf’s biggest team stage. Their qualification paths varied: some earned spots through world rankings, others via the LET points list, and a few were selected directly by the captain for their intangible qualities and recent form. Fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, with all three days of competition streamed without a contract. The tournament promises intense match‑play battles, strategic pairings, and the chance for Europe to reclaim the Solheim Cup on home soil.
Whether it’s a seasoned veteran delivering a clutch putt or a rookie like Woad making a breakthrough shot, the stakes are high and the excitement palpable as Team Europe aims to bring the trophy back to the Netherlands.