Anna Nordqvist shared that Charley Hull is practically buzzing with anticipation as she prepares to tee off at this week’s Solheim Cup, and she expressed delight at seeing the English star increasingly embrace her expanding role within Team Europe. Although it may sound absurd to label a thirty‑year‑old as a "veteran," the term aptly reflects Hull’s extensive Solheim Cup résumé.
This week’s appearance at Bernardus Golf marks her eighth consecutive selection for Europe, underscoring a remarkable consistency and commitment that few players achieve. Hull’s Solheim Cup résumé is impressive. She was the leading scorer for Europe in the 2015 competition, and she went unbeaten during the victorious 2019 event at Gleneagles. Perhaps most striking was her dominant 6&4 victory over world No.
1 Nelly Korda on the final day of that same tournament, a performance that highlighted her ability to rise to the occasion when the pressure is at its peak. Hull’s record of fifteen match wins stands as the highest total any player has amassed before turning thirty in Solheim Cup history.
Nordqvist, who has played alongside Hull on virtually every European team, hopes that Hull’s momentum will continue to build as Europe seeks to reclaim the trophy from Angela Stanford’s United States side. "I’ve been part of basically every single team that Charley’s been on, and it’s been wonderful to watch how she’s beginning to own the whole Solheim atmosphere," Nordqvist said during her press conference. "We’ve spoken many times, and it’s genuinely exciting to see how thrilled she is. It’s been great to see Charley so enthusiastic and buzzing about teeing it up this week." Hull arrived in the Netherlands as the last European player, traveling from the United Kingdom on Monday.
Her arrival was slightly delayed, causing her to start her practice round a few minutes later than scheduled on Tuesday morning. "In the lead‑up to the event, I wanted to make sure each player had the chance to prepare adequately," Nordqvist explained.
"I flew in on Saturday, while some of the U.S. players arrived on Sunday. For Charley, we decided she would be better off preparing at home in England.
She flew in on Monday, and it’s been very nice to see her now." The Tuesday practice round was set to begin at 9:30 a.m. local time with Hull, Lottie Woad, Maja Stark and Linn Grant. Hull arrived a couple of minutes late, but quickly caught up with the group. "She was late to the tee because I was responsible for her, so I’ll take a little bit of responsibility for that," Team Europe vice‑captain Mel Reid said.
"She thought her tee time was a little later. Getting Charley off the driving range is a challenge in any tournament, especially a Solheim Cup. She was literally late because, first, I couldn’t drag her off the range in time, and second, she believed her tee time was five minutes later than it actually was." Nordqvist added further context: "I was on the first tee this morning and told the first three girls to go, because there’s a short walk since we start on the third hole rather than the course’s first hole this week.
It takes about five to ten minutes to get out there from the range. I told the first tee to go ahead, and Charley would just catch up, because we knew she was on her way." Sky Sports Golf will broadcast at least twelve hours of live coverage over the first two days of the competition. Coverage kicks off at 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, leading up to the opening foursomes matches that tee off at 6:40 a.m.
(7:40 a.m. local time). The afternoon four‑ball sessions are slated to begin at 12:05 p.m. (1:05 p.m.
local time) on both days, with commentary continuing through the final putt. Sunday’s singles matches start at 9 a.m., with the first tee shot scheduled for 10:10 a.m. Sky Sports+ will stream the closing ceremony live from 5:30 p.m.
on Sunday, following the crowning of the Solheim Cup champion. The opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
will unveil the day‑one pairings. Fans eager to see whether Team Europe can recapture the Solheim Cup can watch the entire three‑day event exclusively on Sky Sports Golf, with live coverage from September 11‑13. For those without a contract, the competition can also be streamed via NOW, offering the latest Sky Sports deals and a contract‑free viewing option.
Beyond the on‑course action, Hull’s enthusiasm reflects a broader shift within European women’s golf. Her willingness to embrace the team environment, engage with teammates, and thrive under the unique pressures of match play signals a new era of confidence and depth for Europe’s roster. As the competition progresses, Hull’s performance—both in terms of individual matches and her leadership within the group—will be closely watched by analysts and fans alike.
Whether she adds to her impressive tally of match wins or inspires her teammates with her energy, Hull’s presence is a key storyline in Europe’s quest to dethrone the United States and bring the Solheim Cup back across the Atlantic.