Dewi Weber would love to take part in a Solheim Cup held on home soil, but she is 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 will captain the European side as they aim to recapture 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.
A tied‑third finish vaulted her from outside the world’s top 200 into a career‑best ranking of No. 82. The performance seemed to put her on the Solheim Cup radar, yet a crucial eligibility rule stopped her short. Because she is not a member of the Ladies European Tour (LET), the 30‑year‑old remains ineligible for Team Europe, a fact she only discovered after her breakthrough major result.
"I only realized the eligibility issue when Anna texted me asking if I was an LET member," Weber told Sky Sports during the AIG Women’s Open. "When I said no, the goal shifted to ‘you have to win’ – that’s been my focus ever since." To become eligible, Weber needed to secure LET membership by winning one of three remaining qualifying tournaments. 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. Each of those results left her short of the automatic LET membership she required.
The qualification process for the 2026 Solheim Cup concluded with the AIG Women’s Open. The top two players on the LET Solheim Cup points list and the next six highest‑ranked players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings earned automatic places. After those spots were filled, the captain’s picks were announced the following day, and three players ranked lower than Weber—Julia Lopez Ramirez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes—were chosen as rookies for Team Europe.
Weber had been aiming to become only the third Dutch golfer to compete in the Solheim Cup, following Christel Boeljon in 2011 and Anne van Dam in 2019. Although she missed out on a playing role, she remains eager to be involved in any capacity at the event hosted by her own country. "It would have been incredibly special to play here," Weber said. "This is the first time the Netherlands is hosting the Solheim Cup, and I love the course.
The organizers have put a massive amount of effort into both the venue and the overall experience." She added that the tournament promises to boost the profile of golf across the Netherlands, especially for young players and women’s golf. "The event will be huge for Dutch youth golf and for the sport in general.
It’s going to be amazing," she enthused. While Weber’s personal Solheim Cup dream was halted by the LET membership rule, her story highlights the complexities of the qualification system and the fine line between major‑championship success and team eligibility. It also underscores the importance of strategic planning for players who aim to balance individual tournament goals with the aspiration of representing Europe in the sport’s most prestigious team event.
Fans can still watch Team Europe’s quest to reclaim the cup live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, with streaming options available for those without a traditional contract. The tournament is expected to generate significant excitement across the Netherlands, inspiring a new generation of golfers and showcasing the country’s growing commitment to the sport.