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Solheim Cup captain Nordqvist announces retirement from golf

9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:24 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Solheim Cup captain Nordqvist announces retirement from golf
Summary

Anna Nordqvist, the captain for Team Europe in the upcoming Solheim Cup, has declared her retirement from professional golf. The announcement came via social media, indicating that her final appearance will be at this week's FM Championship. Nordqvist expressed gratitude for her 20-year career and mentioned her decision was influenced by a desire to focus on her health and family. She expressed pride in her journey and the support from her family and the golf community throughout her career.

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Status Watch
  • •Nordqvist's retirement will take effect after the FM Championship.
  • •She has been a prominent figure in professional golf for 20 years.
  • •Her decision impacts Team Europe's preparations for the upcoming Solheim Cup.
  • •Nordqvist emphasized the importance of health and family in her announcement.
  • •She reflected on her journey and the support she received throughout her career.
Latest Updates
  • 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Swede Ends Tour Career After Boston
  • 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — LPGA legend issues emotional goodbye to competitive golf
  • 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Anna Nordqvist announces retirement ahead of FM Championship
  • 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Three-time major winner Nordqvist announces retirement
  • 6:47 PMBBC Sport — Three-time major winner Nordqvist announces retirement
  • 5:09 PMESPN Golf — Major champ Nordqvist sets Boston as final event
  • 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Three-time LPGA major winner, Solheim Cup captain announces retirement
What they're saying
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Anna Nordqvist brought an emotional end to her 18-year playing career at the FM Championship on Sunday, 12 days before she leads Team Europe into the Solheim Cup as captain, live on Sky Sports.

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Solheim Cup captain Anna Nordqvist has announced via social media that she will retire from playing professional golf after this week's FM Championship, live on Sky Sports.

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Three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist will retire as a player after this weekend's FM Championship in Boston, saying she will pivot to focus on her health and family.

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