Anna Nordqvist has publicly affirmed that Charley Hull’s form is exactly where it should be, and she has shown her trust in the English golfer by slotting her in as the opening player for Team Europe in the Sunday singles session of the Solheim Cup. Hull’s contribution so far has been modest—she has collected just half a point from her four matches—but the decision to let her start marks the second consecutive year that Europe will rely on her to set the tone in the final day’s singles. Two years ago, Hull made a memorable statement by defeating Nelly Korda 6&4 in the opening singles, a victory that still resonates with fans and teammates alike.
The veteran Nordqvist, a multiple‑time Solheim Cup participant, has been closely monitoring Hull’s performance throughout the competition. Despite a challenging start that saw Hull and her partner Lottie Woad lose both of their Saturday foursomes, including a historic 6&5 defeat at the hands of Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin—the joint‑biggest margin ever recorded in a Solheim Cup foursome—the Swedish star remains convinced that Hull can rebound.
Hull’s second foursome match ended in a heartbreaking loss on the final hole to Yealimi Noh and Andrea Lee, adding to the pressure on the English player. "Charley started us out in Washington for the 2024 Solheim Cup, and we’ve watched her play exceptionally well over the past two days," Nordqvist said in a post‑match interview. "She hasn’t missed any crucial putts, and I observed her throughout today’s session for several holes.
She is exactly where she needs to be right now." Nordqvist emphasized that what Hull needs most is a surge of momentum, a factor that often decides tightly contested matches. "It’s that little bit of momentum that can change everything," she explained. "I have complete confidence in her heading out tomorrow. She doesn’t have anything left to prove; we all know how talented she is." The Sunday singles will kick off at 11:10 a.m.
local time (10:10 BST), with Hull facing Megan Khang in the first match. The schedule continues with a string of high‑stakes pairings, including Alison Lee versus Esther Henseleit, Angel Yin against Linn Grant, and Nelly Korda taking on Mimi Rhodes.
Other notable contests feature Allisen Corpuz versus Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Andrea Lee versus rookie Nastasia Nadaud, and Yealimi Noh against debutante Julia Lopez Ramirez. The day will also see seasoned campaigners such as Lauren Coughlin battling Ireland’s Leona Maguire, Lindy Duncan meeting Sweden’s Maja Stark, and Carlota Ciganda confronting Jennifer Kupcho, the hero of Saturday’s four‑ball matches for the United States.
Team USA enters the final day needing six points to retain the Cup, a target set after their dramatic 14‑14 tie on home soil in Virginia two years earlier. Europe, on the other hand, requires 6.5 points from the singles to secure an outright victory for the first time since 2021. The weather forecast adds another layer of complexity: meteorologists predict moderate to heavy rain throughout the morning, with the possibility of an inch of precipitation between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
Rain chances are estimated at 70‑90 percent, and the wet conditions could affect both the pace of play and the players’ strategies. The singles schedule is tightly packed. After the opening match at 11:10 a.m., play proceeds through a series of back‑to‑back contests, culminating in the final tee‑off at 1:22 p.m. (12:22 p.m.
BST). Organisers anticipate the last match will finish around 5:30 p.m. local time, followed by a closing ceremony slated for approximately 6:15 p.m.
For fans eager to follow the drama, the Solheim Cup will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf from 9 a.m. on Sunday, with the first singles match beginning at 10:10 a.m. Viewers can also stream the action via NOW without a contract, taking advantage of special Sky Sports deals.
Golf enthusiasts looking to experience the sport firsthand are encouraged to book a round at one of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland, with pricing and availability searchable by course name, city, or postcode. In summary, Charley Hull’s placement at the top of Europe’s singles line‑up reflects both confidence from her captain and a strategic gamble to harness her proven ability to deliver under pressure. While her early results have been modest, the combination of Nordqvist’s endorsement, Hull’s proven track record, and the potential for a momentum‑building win could prove pivotal in Europe’s quest for the Solheim Cup. The stage is set, the weather is uncertain, and the world will be watching as Europe and the United States battle for golf’s most prestigious team trophy.