Leona Maguire selected for Solheim Cup as Europe announces captain's picks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Leona Maguire has been named among Team Europe's captain's picks for the Solheim Cup, which takes place from September 11-13. Alongside Maguire, three newcomers—Julia Lopez Ramirez, Nastasia Nadaud, and Mimi Rhodes—were selected by captain Anna Nordqvist. Maguire, a seasoned player with past Solheim Cup experience, had a strong performance this season despite missing the cut in four majors. Nordqvist praised Maguire's match play skills and passion for the team. The selections come after Team Europe's qualification campaign concluded at the AIG Women's Open, which determined the top eight players for the event.
- •Maguire has played in the last three Solheim Cups.
- •Team Europe will compete against Team USA at Bernardus Golf.
- •Nordqvist selected four players, including three rookies.
- •Maguire scored 8.5 points in 12 previous matches.
- •Qualification concluded at the AIG Women's Open.
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Three rookies earn Solheim Cup debuts as Anna Nordqvist reveals Team Europe captain’s picks
"Leona Maguire has been included among Team Europe's captain's picks for next month's Solheim Cup, with Anna Nordqvist adding three more rookies to her line-up.
"Ireland’s Leona Maguire joins the trio of new faces in earning selection for the event in the Netherlands
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:56 PMThree rookies earn Solheim Cup debuts as Anna Nordqvist reveals Team Europe captain’s picks
Ireland’s Leona Maguire joins the trio of new faces in earning selection for the event in the Netherlands
- Sky Sports—Maguire handed Solheim Cup return as Europe's captain's picks revealed
Leona Maguire has been included among Team Europe's captain's picks for next month's Solheim Cup, with Anna Nordqvist adding three more rookies to her line-up.
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