Eight players qualify for European Solheim Cup team ahead of captain's picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
European captain Anna Nordqvist confirmed eight automatic qualifiers for the Solheim Cup team as of August 2, 2026. Charley Hull and Esther Henseleit secured the top two spots, while Nanna Koerstz Madsen claimed the last of six spots from the Rolex Rankings. Seven of the eight players are veterans of the event, with Lottie Woad being the sole rookie but ranked highest among the qualifiers. Nordqvist will announce her four captain's picks on August 3, ahead of the tournament scheduled for September 11-13 at Bernardus Golf near Amsterdam.
- •Anna Nordqvist to announce four captain's picks on August 3.
- •Solheim Cup tournament takes place September 11-13, 2026.
- •Charley Hull and Esther Henseleit secured top qualifying spots.
- •Lottie Woad is the only rookie among qualifiers.
- •U.S. leads the Solheim Cup series 11-7-1.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Here are the 8 automatic qualifiers for Europe’s Solheim Cup team
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Meet the eight automatic qualifiers for the European Solheim Cup team
"Captain Anna Nordqvist will name her four wildcards Monday and complete her team that’ll compete against the Americans in the Netherlands in September.
"European captain Anna Nordqvist will announce her four picks on Aug. 3.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 8:41 PMHere are the 8 automatic qualifiers for Europe’s Solheim Cup team
Captain Anna Nordqvist will name her four wildcards Monday and complete her team that’ll compete against the Americans in the Netherlands in September.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 7:43 PMMeet the eight automatic qualifiers for the European Solheim Cup team
European captain Anna Nordqvist will announce her four picks on Aug. 3.
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