Team Europe is set to try and reclaim the Solheim Cup on home soil in the Netherlands this September, with the matches being broadcast live on Sky Sports. Captain Anna Nordqvist has assembled a squad that blends seasoned veterans with a wave of promising newcomers, creating a lineup that promises both stability and fresh energy. The European contingent will feature eight players who have already tasted Solheim Cup action, alongside four rookies who will make their debut in the competition. Among the newcomers is world No.
5 Lottie Woad, whose rapid rise has attracted a great deal of attention. The full European roster will be finalized at Bernardus Golf between September 11 and 13.
The qualification process wrapped up after the AIG Women's Open on August 2. A standout performance by Estonia's Esther Henseleit, who finished runner‑up, secured her place alongside Charley Hull, who qualified via the Ladies European Tour (LET) Solheim Cup points list. Both women earned their spots through consistent play throughout the season. The next six spots were allocated based on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.
The players who claimed those positions are Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Céline Boutier, Carlota Ciganda and Nanna Koerstz Madsen. Following the rankings, Nordqvist announced her four captain’s picks a day later, completing the team. Ireland’s Leona Maguire received a captain’s pick, marking her fourth consecutive appearance in the Solheim Cup. Julia López Ramírez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes were also selected as first‑time participants, joining a squad that will face off against Angela Stanford’s United States side.
Below is a closer look at each European player, how they earned their place, and what they bring to the competition. **Charley Hull** - Solheim Cup appearances: Six (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) - Points earned: 16.5 from 27 matches (15 wins, 3 ties, 9 losses) Hull captured two victories during the qualification window, notably at the PIF Saudi Ladies International in February.
She also posted a tied‑second finish at the U.S. Women’s Open and a tied‑sixth at the AIG Women’s Open. Known for her powerful swing, Hull was the top scorer for Europe in the 2024 Solheim Cup, contributing a decisive 6&4 win over Nelly Korda. **Esther Henseleit** - Solheim Cup appearances: One (2024) - Points earned: 1.5 from three matches (1 win, 1 tie, 1 loss) Henseleit hit form at the perfect moment, finishing fourth at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open and then forcing a playoff with a dramatic final‑hole birdie at the AIG Women’s Open.
That performance vaulted her into the second automatic qualifying spot on the LET points list. Her Solheim Cup debut came in 2024, where she split a singles match with Andrea Lee and partnered with Hull in foursomes, recording one win and one loss. **Lottie Woad** - Solheim Cup appearances: Two (2023, 2024) - Points earned: 4.0 from eight matches (3 wins, 2 ties, 3 losses) Woad is already the highest‑ranked European on the world stage after claiming two LPGA Tour titles in her rookie season.
She won the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open last July and followed that up with a victory at the Kroger Queen City Championship in May. A narrow playoff loss to Miyu Yamashita at the Meijer LPGA Classic and a strong showing at the AIG Women’s Open, where she posted a third consecutive top‑10 finish, underline her consistency.
After starring in the 2024 Curtis Cup, Woad hopes to translate that team success to the Solheim Cup. **Maja Stark** - Solheim Cup appearances: Four (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) - Points earned: 7.5 from 14 matches (7 wins, 1 tie, 6 losses) The Swedish star was a key figure in Europe’s 2023 victory, defeating then‑U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz in the singles. In 2024 she teamed up with Emily Kristine Pedersen for three sessions, contributing valuable points despite the overall loss.
**Céline Boutier** - Solheim Cup appearances: Seven (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) - Points earned: 14.0 from 27 matches (12 wins, 4 ties, 11 losses) Boutier is one of only two Europeans to win on the LPGA Tour this season, taking the Shoprite LPGA Classic by a single stroke in May. She posted a solid tied‑12th finish at the AIG Women’s Open. Her Solheim Cup résumé includes a flawless four‑match sweep alongside Georgia Hall in 2019 and a pivotal point in the 2021 singles.
**Carlota Ciganda** - Solheim Cup appearances: Seven (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) - Points earned: 14.0 from 27 matches (12 wins, 4 ties, 11 losses) Ciganda has been a mainstay of the European side since her debut in 2013. After a strong 2025, she experienced a dip in form, missing the cut in the last four majors, but her experience remains invaluable. She contributed three points in the 2023 edition, including a win over Nelly Korda in the singles. **Nanna Koerstz Madsen** - Solheim Cup appearances: Three (2021, 2023, 2024) - Points earned: 8.5 from 12 matches (8 wins, 1 tie, 3 losses) The Danish player returned after a five‑year hiatus.
Initially expected to be a captain’s pick, she secured an automatic berth when Henseleit qualified via the LET points list. Madsen’s highlight includes a decisive four‑ball win with Ciganda on day two of the 2021 event and a tie with Austin Ernst in the singles of the historic 2021 away victory.
**Leona Maguire** - Solheim Cup appearances: Four (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025) - Points earned: 3.0 from 9 matches (3 wins, 6 losses) Maguire earned her spot as a captain’s pick after a mixed season on the LPGA Tour, highlighted by a runner‑up finish at the Aramco Championship and a tied‑eighth at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open. She was the top scorer for Europe as an unbeaten rookie in 2021 and played every session in the 2023 triumph. However, limited involvement in 2024 left her eager for a larger role this year. **Julia López Ramírez** - Solheim Cup appearances: Debut (2024) López Ramírez has shown steady progress in her early professional career, securing her LET card at Q‑school and posting several top‑25 finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2026, including a solid performance at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open.
**Nastasia Nadaud** - Solheim Cup appearances: Debut (2024) Nadaud captured the LET’s season‑ending Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España in November after two runner‑up finishes earlier in the year. Captain Nordqvist praised her continual improvement; the Frenchwoman made the cut in all five majors this season and remains in contention for a spot at the CME Group Tour Championship.
**Mimi Rhodes** - Solheim Cup appearances: Debut (2024) Rhodes was named LET Rookie of the Year after a breakout season that saw her win three events: the Ford Women’s New South Wales Open, the Joburg Ladies Open and the Dutch Ladies Open. With Curtis Cup experience under her belt, she now steps onto the Solheim stage representing Europe.
Overall, Team Europe’s blend of veteran reliability and youthful vigor sets the stage for a compelling contest against Team USA. Fans can watch the entire three‑day event live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, or stream the action without a contract. The competition promises high drama, strategic match‑play, and the chance for Europe to bring the Solheim Cup back to Dutch soil.