Henseleit secures Solheim Cup spot with birdie at AIG Women’s Open

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Henseleit secures Solheim Cup spot with birdie at AIG Women’s Open

Summary

Esther Henseleit clinched a spot on Team Europe for the Solheim Cup after a dramatic finish at the AIG Women’s Open on August 2, 2026. A birdie on the final hole forced a playoff with Shiho Kuwaki, in which Henseleit finished second. Chiara Tamburlini, who held a narrow lead for a Solheim Cup position, missed the cut, ending her automatic qualification hopes. Other players securing spots include Charley Hull and Celine Boutier. The final captain's picks for Team Europe will be announced soon by Anna Nordqvist.

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•Henseleit birdied the 72nd hole, reaching a playoff at the AIG Women's Open.
•Tamburlini missed the cut and needed to secure an automatic spot.
•Hull and Boutier also qualified for the Solheim Cup Team Europe.
•Nordqvist will finalize her captain's picks for the Solheim Cup soon.
•The Solheim Cup will be held from September 11-13.

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Esther Henseleit denied Chiara Tamburlini an automatic Solheim Cup pick for a Team Europe debut after an extraordinary finish to the AIG Women’s Open.
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Henseleit denies Tamburlini Solheim spot after dramatic last-hole birdie
Esther Henseleit denied Chiara Tamburlini an automatic Solheim Cup pick for a Team Europe debut after an extraordinary finish to the AIG Women’s Open.

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