Nastasia Nadaud selected for Euro Solheim Cup team after strong rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Nastasia Nadaud earned a captain's pick for the European Solheim Cup team, set for September 11-13 in the Netherlands. The 21-year-old French golfer has had a successful rookie season on the LPGA, finishing in the top 25 multiple times and securing her spot just weeks after a conversation with captain Anna Nordqvist. During the AIG Women's British Open, Nordqvist extended the invitation to Nadaud, who expressed surprise and excitement at the opportunity. Her performance has included impressive distance off the tee and birdie percentages, highlighting her potential on the international stage.
- •Nadaud has not missed a cut on tour since mid-May.
- •She ranked 88th in the world and 7th in strokes gained off the tee.
- •Three of Nordqvist's four captain's picks are rookies.
- •Nadaud was introduced to golf at age 6 by her father.
- •The Solheim Cup is scheduled for September 11-13 in the Netherlands.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Meet 'Nas,' the powerful Frenchwoman who played her way onto Euro Solheim Cup team
"Nastasia Nadaud hadn’t spent much time thinking about the Solheim Cup until just a few weeks ago.
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