Anna Nordqvist has highlighted that Charley Hull is practically buzzing with excitement as she prepares to tee off at this week’s Solheim Cup, and she’s delighted to watch the English star fully embrace her expanding role within Team Europe. While it may sound absurd 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 reads like a highlight reel. She was the top scorer for Europe during the 2015 edition, and she played a pivotal part in the unbeaten victory at Gleneagles in 2019, where she also delivered a stunning 6&4 defeat of world No. 1 Nelly Korda on the final day.
Those performances have cemented her status as one of Europe’s most reliable competitors. In fact, Hull’s 15 match wins make her the most successful player in Solheim Cup history before turning 30, a record that Nordqvist hopes will continue to grow as Europe seeks to reclaim the trophy from Angela Stanford’s Team USA.
"I’ve been part of virtually every European team that Charley has been on, and it’s been wonderful to see how she’s beginning to soak up the whole Solheim atmosphere," Nordqvist said during her press conference. "We’ve had several conversations, and it’s clear how thrilled she is. It’s refreshing to see Charley so eager, buzzing about stepping onto the tee this week." Hull was the last European player to arrive in the Netherlands, flying in from the United Kingdom on Monday. Her travel schedule caused a slight delay in her practice round on Tuesday morning, but the team’s leadership was quick to explain the reasoning behind the timing.
"In the lead‑up to the event, I wanted to make sure every player had the chance to prepare properly," Nordqvist explained. "I arrived on Saturday, while some of the U.S. players got here on Sunday.
For Charley we decided it would be best for her to stay in England a bit longer and travel over on Monday, so she could be fresh for the competition. It was great to finally see her on the course." Hull was slated to start the Tuesday practice round alongside Lottie Woad, Maja Stark and Linn Grant at 9:30 a.m. local time. She arrived a few minutes late, prompting a brief apology from the vice‑captain.
"She was late because I was responsible for her, so I’ll take a little bit of the blame," Team Europe vice‑captain Mel Reid said. "Charley thought her tee time was a bit later, and getting her off the driving range in a Solheim Cup setting is always a challenge. She actually misread the schedule by five minutes, which is why she was a couple of minutes behind." Nordqvist added further context: "I was on the first tee this morning and instructed the first three players to go ahead because there’s a short walk from the range to the third hole, where we start this week.
It takes about five to ten minutes to get there, so I told the first group to start while Charley was still on her way." The broadcast schedule for the tournament has been laid out by Sky Sports Golf, promising at least twelve hours of live coverage across the first two days. Coverage begins at 6:00 a.m. on both 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 for 12:05 p.m.
(1:05 p.m. local), and the network will continue broadcasting until the final putt drops.
Sunday’s singles matches kick off at 9:00 a.m., with the first tee shot scheduled for 10:10 a.m. Sky Sports+ will also stream the closing ceremony live at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, following the crowning of the Solheim Cup champions, while the opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
will reveal the day‑one pairings. For fans wondering who will ultimately lift the Solheim Cup, the answer lies in the live action on Sky Sports. All three days of competition – September 11‑13 – will be available on Sky Sports Golf, with additional streaming options on NOW without a contract.
Whether you’re a die‑hard follower of European golf or simply enjoy high‑stakes team competition, Charley Hull’s enthusiasm and proven track record make her a player to watch as Team Europe aims to reclaim the coveted trophy.