Anna Nordqvist has publicly affirmed that Charley Hull’s form is exactly where it should be, and she has shown her confidence in the English golfer by slotting her into the opening singles position for Team Europe on Sunday. Hull’s performance in the first two days of the Solheim Cup has yielded just half a point from four matches, yet she will again be the player to start Europe’s charge in the singles, mirroring the role she played two years earlier when she delivered a decisive 6&4 victory over Nelly Korda at the same juncture. The weekend began with Hull partnering Lottie Woad in the Saturday foursomes, a pairing that unfortunately produced two losses. The duo suffered a historic 6&5 drubbing at the hands of Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin – the joint‑largest margin ever recorded in Solheim Cup foursomes – and later fell short on the final hole to Yealimi Noh and Andrea Lee.
Despite those setbacks, Nordqvist remains convinced that Hull’s game is solid and that a little extra momentum will be the catalyst she needs to turn things around. "Charley started us out in Washington for the 2024 Solheim Cup, and we’ve seen how well she’s been playing over the past two days," Nordqvist said. "She hasn’t missed any putts that she should have made.
I watched her match this afternoon for several holes, and she’s exactly where she needs to be right now." Nordqvist added that the missing ingredient is simply a boost of confidence that often comes from winning a few early holes in a match. "It’s that little bit of momentum that can change the complexion of a match," she explained. "I have full faith in Charley heading out tomorrow. She doesn’t have anything to prove; we all know how talented she is." The singles schedule kicks off at 11:10 a.m.
local time (10:10 BST), with Hull facing Megan Khang. The match will be streamed on Sky Sports Golf, and viewers are advised to use a Chrome browser for the most reliable video experience. Beyond the headline pairing, the day’s lineup includes a full slate of compelling match‑ups: - 10:22 a.m.
– Megan Khang vs Charley Hull - 10:22 a.m. – Alison Lee vs Esther Henseleit - 10:34 a.m.
– Angel Yin vs Linn Grant - 10:46 a.m. – Nelly Korda vs Mimi Rhodes - 10:58 a.m. – Allisen Corpuz vs Nanna Koerstz Madsen - 11:10 a.m. – Andrea Lee vs Nastasia Nadaud - 11:22 a.m.
– Yealimi Noh vs Julia Lopez Ramirez - 11:34 a.m. – Auston Kim vs Lottie Woad - 11:46 a.m. – Lauren Coughlin vs Leona Maguire - 11:58 a.m.
– Lindy Duncan vs Maja Stark - 12:10 p.m. – Jennifer Kupcho vs Carlota Ciganda - 12:22 p.m. – Rose Zhang vs Celine Boutier These pairings set the stage for a dramatic finale.
Team USA must secure six points on the final day to retain the Cup, a feat they achieved two years ago on home soil in Virginia. Europe, on the other hand, needs 6.5 points from the singles to claim an outright victory – their first since 2021. Weather is expected to play a pivotal role.
The on‑site meteorologist’s forecast predicts moderate to heavy rain throughout the morning, with the likelihood of sustained showers persisting into the afternoon. Rain probability ranges from 70 % to 90 % from dawn until mid‑day, and accumulations could approach an inch over the weekend.
Such conditions could slow the greens, make fairways softer, and add a layer of difficulty to an already high‑pressure environment. The final tee‑time for the singles is slated for 1:22 p.m. (12:22 p.m.
BST), with the entire session projected to wrap up around 5:30 p.m. local time. A closing ceremony will follow at approximately 6:15 p.m., marking the end of a tournament that has already produced memorable moments, from Alison Lee’s dominant foursomes performance to Hull’s earlier 6&4 triumph over Korda. For fans eager to watch the climax, live coverage begins at 9:00 a.m.
on Sunday via Sky Sports Golf, with the opening singles match kicking off at 10:10 a.m. Those without a traditional subscription can stream the action on NOW with a no‑contract deal, ensuring that the drama of the Solheim Cup reaches a global audience.
Beyond the immediate competition, the Solheim Cup continues to serve as a showcase for the growth of women’s golf. Emerging talents like Angel Yin, who returns after missing Saturday’s action, and seasoned veterans such as Nelly Korda and Alison Lee, illustrate the depth of skill on both sides of the Atlantic.
The tournament also highlights the strategic nuances of match play, where individual confidence, team chemistry, and even weather conditions intertwine to shape outcomes. As the final day approaches, the narrative centers on whether Hull can translate Nordqvist’s belief into a winning performance, and whether the European contingent can muster the points needed to end the United States’ recent dominance. Regardless of the result, the Sunday singles promise a compelling blend of skill, resilience, and the unpredictable drama that defines the Solheim Cup.