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 own her role within Team Europe. While it might sound odd to label a thirty‑year‑old as a "veteran," the term fits Hull perfectly when you consider her extensive Solheim Cup résumé – this week marks her eighth consecutive appearance for Europe at Bernardus Golf. Hull’s Solheim Cup résumé is impressive.
She topped the European scoring charts in the 2015 edition, and she went unbeaten during Europe’s victorious campaign at Gleneagles in 2019. In that same 2019 finale she delivered a dominant 6&4 win over world No.
1 Nelly Korda, a result that still echoes in European fans’ memories. Those 15 match victories make her the most successful player in Solheim Cup history before turning thirty, a record that Nordqvist hopes will continue to grow as Europe strives to reclaim the trophy from Angela Stanford’s United States side. "I’ve been on virtually every European team Charley has been a part of, and it’s been wonderful to watch her really soak up the Solheim atmosphere," Nordqvist told reporters during her press conference. "We’ve spoken many times, and it’s clear how thrilled she is.
Seeing Charley so excited, buzzing about stepping onto the first tee this week, is genuinely uplifting." Hull was the final European player to arrive in the Netherlands, flying in from the United Kingdom on Monday. The travel schedule meant she was a few minutes late for her practice round on Tuesday morning. Nordqvist explained the reasoning behind the timing: "We wanted each player to have the best possible preparation.
I arrived on Saturday, some of the U.S. players came on Sunday, and for Charley we decided it would be ideal for her to stay in England until the last moment.
She flew in on Monday, and it’s been great to have her here now." The Tuesday practice round was slated to begin at 9:30 a.m. local time alongside teammates Lottie Woad, Maja Stark and Linn Grant. Hull’s arrival at the tee was a couple of minutes behind schedule, prompting a brief apology from Team Europe vice‑captain Mel Reid. "I’m partially responsible for her being late," Reid said.
"She thought her tee time was a few minutes later, and getting Charley off the driving range in a Solheim Cup setting is a challenge in itself." Nordqvist added further context: "I was on the first tee this morning and instructed the first three players to go ahead because we have a short walk from the range to the third hole, which is where we start this week. It takes about five to ten minutes to get there, so I told the early group to start while Charley was still on her way." Beyond the on‑course drama, Sky Sports Golf is set to broadcast at least twelve hours of live coverage over the first two days of the competition. The coverage will kick off at 6 a.m.
on Friday and Saturday, leading into the opening foursomes matches that tee off 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 commentary continuing through the final putt of each day. Sunday’s singles matches will begin at 9 a.m., with the first tee shot at 10:10 a.m.
Sky Sports+ will also air the closing ceremony live at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, following the moment the new Solheim Cup champion is crowned. The opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
will reveal the day‑one pairings, setting the stage for what promises to be a fiercely contested showdown. For fans wondering who will ultimately lift the Solheim Cup, the answer lies in the live broadcasts on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13. Viewers can also explore the latest Sky Sports deals or stream the action without a contract via NOW. As Hull steps onto the first tee, her excitement and seasoned skill add another compelling chapter to Europe’s quest for redemption, and the tournament’s narrative is sure to be enriched by her presence and the spirited support of teammates and fans alike.