Anna Nordqvist has publicly affirmed that Charley Hull’s form is exactly where it should be, and she has shown her trust by slotting the English golfer as Europe’s opening player in the Sunday singles matches of the Solheim Cup. Despite Hull having contributed only half a point from her four matches so far, Nordqvist believes the 27‑year‑old can turn the tide and lead Europe for a second consecutive year, just as she did two years ago when she dispatched Nelly Korda 6&4 in the opening singles. Hull’s start to the competition has been a mixed bag. Partnered with Lottie Woad in the Saturday four‑ball, the pair suffered a crushing 6&5 defeat at the hands of Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin – the joint‑largest margin ever recorded in Solheim Cup foursomes.
The setback was compounded by a heartbreaking loss on the final hole when Hull and Woad faced Yealimi Noh and Andrea Lee. Those two defeats left Hull with a modest 0.5 points from her four outings, a figure that does not reflect her talent or her potential to influence the final day. Nevertheless, Nordqvist’s confidence remains unshaken. "Charley started us out in Washington for the 2024 Solheim Cup, and we’ve watched her play brilliantly over the past two days," Nordqvist said.
"She hasn’t missed any crucial putts; I observed her match this afternoon for several holes, and she is exactly where she needs to be." The Swedish veteran added that what Hull requires now is a spark of momentum – the intangible lift that often decides tight match‑play contests. "I have complete faith in her heading out tomorrow.
She doesn’t have anything to prove; we all know what a superb player she is," she concluded. The singles schedule kicks off at 11:10 a.m. local time (10:10 BST), with Hull taking on Megan Khang. The match will be the first of twelve singles, setting the tone for a day that could determine the fate of the Cup.
While Team USA needs six points to retain the trophy after their home‑soil victory in Virginia two years ago, Europe must secure at least 6.5 points from the singles to claim an outright win – their first since 2021. The day’s line‑up also features a host of intriguing pairings: Alison Lee versus Esther Henseleit, Angel Yin against Linn Grant, Nelly Korda meeting Mimi Rhodes, and Allisen Corpuz facing Nanna Koerstz Madsen, among others. Notably, rising star Rose Zhang will square off with Celine Boutier, while veteran Andrea Lee takes on rookie Nastasia Nadaud.
The matches promise a blend of seasoned experience and fresh talent, each golfer eager to add to their personal and team totals. Weather is expected to play a pivotal role on Sunday.
The on‑site meteorologist has warned of persistent rain throughout the morning, with probabilities ranging from 70 to 90 percent and an estimated inch of precipitation between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Heavy showers could affect course conditions, making the greens slower and the fairways softer, thereby testing each player’s adaptability and strategic acumen. The forecast suggests that the rain will likely intensify around midday, potentially influencing the pace of play and the timing of the final tee‑off at 1:22 p.m. (12:22 p.m.
BST). Organisers anticipate the singles to conclude around 5:30 p.m.
local time, followed by the closing ceremony at approximately 6:15 p.m. Beyond the competition itself, fans can catch every moment of the showdown live on Sky Sports Golf from 9 a.m. on Sunday, with the opening singles beginning at 10:10 a.m.
For those without a traditional subscription, streaming options are available through NOW TV, offering flexible, contract‑free access. In addition, golf enthusiasts looking to experience the sport firsthand can browse the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland via the provided booking platform, entering a city or postcode to find the nearest venue. In summary, Charley Hull’s placement at the top of Europe’s singles order reflects both her proven ability to deliver under pressure and the unwavering belief of her captain, Anna Nordqvist. While her early results have been modest, the combination of her skill set, the support of her teammates, and the strategic advantage of opening the day could prove decisive.
As the rain clouds gather and the final day approaches, all eyes will be on Hull and her fellow competitors to see who can seize the momentum and ultimately lift the Solheim Cup back to Europe.