Dewi Weber would love to be part of a Solheim Cup held on Dutch soil, even if only in a supporting role, but she remains ineligible to represent Team Europe in the upcoming event in the Netherlands. The biennial competition will be staged at Bernardus Golf near Den Bosch from September 11 to 13, with live coverage on Sky Sports. Anna Nordqvist has been appointed captain of Team Europe and will be looking to reclaim the trophy after the 2024 defeat to the United States.
Weber’s name entered Solheim Cup discussions after her performance at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship earlier this summer. A tied‑third finish vaulted her from outside the world’s top 200 into a career‑best ranking of 82. The result sparked excitement, but a crucial detail quickly surfaced: Weber is not a member of the Ladies European Tour (LET), the primary eligibility route for European players. At the time of her breakthrough, the 30‑year‑old was unaware that her LET status would determine whether she could qualify for the Solheim Cup.
"I only realized the eligibility issue when Anna Nordqvist texted me asking if I was an LET member," Weber told Sky Sports during the AIG Women’s Open. "When I said no, the focus shifted to the simple fact that I would have to win my way in. That became my goal right away." To earn a place on the European side, Weber needed to secure a LET membership by winning one of three remaining qualifying tournaments.
She attempted to do so at the Amundi Evian Championship, but missed the cut. She then finished tied‑44th at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open and repeated that result at the AIG Women’s Open. Neither performance was enough to trigger automatic qualification, and the points she accumulated were insufficient to earn a captain’s pick. The Solheim Cup qualification system for 2026 designates the top two players on the LET Solheim Cup points list and the next six highest‑ranked Europeans on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings as automatic qualifiers.
After the AIG Women’s Open, the list was finalized, and three players ranked lower than Weber in the world rankings received captain’s selections: Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes, all of whom will make their debut for Europe. Weber had been hoping to become only the third Dutchwoman ever to compete in the Solheim Cup, following Christel Boeljon in 2011 and Anne van Dam in 2019. Although she will not be on the playing roster, she remains eager to contribute in any capacity. "It would have been incredibly special to play in front of a home crowd," she said.
"The Netherlands is hosting the event for the first time, and I love the course. The organizers have put a huge amount of effort into both the venue and the overall experience.
This tournament will be a massive boost for Dutch golf, especially for young players and women’s golf in particular. It’s going to be amazing." Weber’s disappointment is tempered by a broader perspective on the growth of golf in the Netherlands.
The country’s golf federation has been investing heavily in youth programs, and the Solheim Cup’s arrival is expected to accelerate participation rates among girls and women. Local clubs anticipate a surge in membership inquiries, and sponsors are lining up to support emerging talent. Weber herself hopes to serve as a role model, encouraging the next generation to pursue professional careers.
From a technical standpoint, Weber reflected on the difficulty of performing under the weight of expectation. "At Evian the conditions just didn’t work for me," she admitted. "The Scottish Open presented a handful of holes that really tested my game. I was trying my best, but everyone knows how hard it is to win a major, let alone use it as a ticket to the Solheim Cup.
I can’t go out there and think, ‘I have to hit perfect shots because I need this for Solheim.’ I was simply trying to play my golf, and focusing on the Cup didn’t help my performance." Despite the setback, Weber remains optimistic about future opportunities. The LET membership rule is a clear pathway, and she plans to target the next season’s qualifying events with renewed determination. Her recent rise into the top 100 demonstrates that she possesses the talent required to compete at the highest level; it is now a matter of aligning that talent with the administrative criteria. For fans eager to follow the action, Sky Sports will broadcast all three days of the Solheim Cup live, from September 11 to 13.
Viewers can also stream the tournament without a contract through Sky Sports Golf’s online platform. The competition promises high drama as Team Europe, led by Nordqvist, seeks to overturn the United States’ recent dominance and bring the trophy back to Europe. In summary, Dewi Weber’s exclusion from the playing roster is a technical consequence of her non‑membership in the Ladies European Tour, not a reflection of her skill or ambition.
She continues to champion the event, hoping to inspire Dutch golfers and perhaps earn a future spot on the European team. The Solheim Cup will be a landmark moment for Dutch golf, and Weber’s enthusiasm underscores the excitement surrounding the historic home‑soil tournament.