Anna Nordqvist shared that Charley Hull is practically buzzing with excitement as she prepares to tee off in this week’s Solheim Cup, and she praised the English golfer for fully embracing her expanding responsibilities within Team Europe. While it may sound odd to label a thirty‑year‑old as a "veteran," the term aptly reflects Hull’s extensive Solheim Cup résumé, especially given that this week’s match at Bernardus Golf marks her eighth consecutive appearance for Europe. Hull’s Solheim Cup résumé is impressive.
She was the top‑scoring European player in the 2015 edition, and she went unbeaten during the victorious 2019 campaign at Gleneagles. One of her most memorable moments came on the final day of that tournament when she defeated world number one Nelly Korda with a decisive 6&4 victory. In total, Hull has amassed 15 match wins in Solheim Cup competition, the highest total recorded by any player before turning thirty.
Nordqvist expressed confidence that Hull will continue to deliver strong performances as Team Europe seeks to reclaim the trophy from Angela Stanford’s United States side. "I’ve been on virtually every European team that Charley has been part of, and it’s been wonderful to watch her grow into the Solheim atmosphere," Nordqvist told reporters. "We’ve spoken many times, and I can see how genuinely excited she is.
It’s a pleasure to see Charley so enthusiastic and buzzing about teeing it up this week." Hull was the final European competitor to arrive in the Netherlands, flying in from the United Kingdom on Monday. Her arrival caused a slight delay to her practice round on Tuesday morning.
Nordqvist explained the logistical reasoning behind the staggered arrivals, noting that the team wanted each player to have adequate preparation time. "I arrived on Saturday, and several of the American players came on Sunday. For Charley, we decided she would be best served by staying in England a bit longer before traveling," Nordqvist said. "She got here on Monday, and it was great to finally see her in person." The practice schedule slated Hull to start her Tuesday round alongside Lottie Woad, Maja Stark and Linn Grant at 9:30 a.m.
local time. However, she was a few minutes late to the tee, prompting a brief apology from vice‑captain Mel Reid, who took partial responsibility. "I was in charge of getting Charley to the range, and there was a mix‑up with her tee time," Reid explained. "She thought her start was five minutes later than it actually was, and getting her off the driving range in a Solheim Cup setting is always a challenge." Nordqvist added context about the morning logistics, noting that the first three players were sent ahead because the course’s starting hole this week is the third, not the traditional first.
"It takes about five to ten minutes to walk from the range to the first tee, so we let the early starters go while we waited for Charley to arrive," she said. Beyond the team dynamics, Sky Sports Golf has committed to extensive live coverage of the event. The network will broadcast at least twelve hours of live action over the first two days, beginning at 6:00 a.m.
on Friday and Saturday and leading up to the opening foursomes matches at 6:40 a.m. (7:40 a.m. local time). The afternoon four‑ball sessions are scheduled for 12:05 p.m.
(1:05 p.m. local), with coverage continuing through the final putt of each day. Sunday’s singles matches will kick off at 9:00 a.m., with the first tee shot at 10:10 a.m.
The tournament’s ceremonial moments will also be featured. The opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. will reveal the day‑one pairings, while the closing ceremony on Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
will celebrate the victorious team. Sky Sports+ will stream the closing ceremony live.
For fans eager to follow Team Europe’s quest to regain the Solheim Cup, Sky Sports offers comprehensive coverage across all three competition days, September 11‑13. Viewers can also explore the latest Sky Sports subscription deals or stream the action without a contract via the NOW platform. In summary, Charley Hull arrives in the Netherlands energized, a seasoned competitor with a record‑setting 15 Solheim Cup wins before age thirty, and a player who is visibly embracing her leadership role.
Her teammates and captains have highlighted both her competitive fire and her growing comfort with the event’s unique atmosphere. As the competition unfolds, Hull’s experience and enthusiasm are expected to be pivotal factors in Europe’s effort to dethrone the United States and bring the Solheim Cup home.