Who is on the 2026 European Solheim Cup team? Captain Anna Nordqvist packs the full 12-player squad that will have her in the September showdown with the United States. She filled out the field on Monday, having four captain's selections, one day after eight golfers had successfully qualified automatically by the end of the AIG Women's Open. The overall result is a list of experienced and new rookie talent, and you will see a list of players, player qualification methods, and event details below.
Who Is on the 2026 European Solheim Cup Team?
There will be 12 players on the European side. Each member of the squad has a qualification route, which has been listed in the table below; therefore, you can easily check how each of the golfers won her position.
Now, let's look closer at each player, starting with the automatic qualifiers and then moving to the captain's picks.
The Eight Automatic Qualifiers
These eight golfers had qualified for the team either by the Solheim Cup points list of the Ladies European Tour or by the Rolex Rankings, and thus did not require Nordqvist to be part of the team.
Lottie Woad
Lottie Woad, age 22, represents England and currently holds World Ranking No. 5. She has already claimed 3 tour wins, though none are majors yet. This will be her first Solheim Cup appearance, and she qualified through the Rolex Rankings.
Charley Hull
Charley Hull, age 30, also represents England and sits at World Ranking No. 7. She has racked up 8 tour wins so far. Hull brings significant experience to the team, since this marks her 7th Solheim Cup appearance, following appearances in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024. Her career record stands at 15-9-3, and she qualified through Solheim Cup points.
Maja Stark
Maja Stark, age 26, plays for Sweden and ranks No. 25 in the world. She has earned 8 tour wins, including 1 major. This will be her 3rd Solheim Cup appearance overall, having played in 2023 and 2024, and her record currently stands at 3-3-2. She qualified through the Rolex Rankings.
Celine Boutier
Celine Boutier, age 32, represents France and holds World Ranking No. 30. She has secured 7 tour wins, including 1 major title. Boutier will make her 5th Solheim Cup appearance after playing in 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024, and her record sits at 7-6-1. She qualified through the Rolex Rankings.
Esther Henseleit
Esther Henseleit, age 27, plays for Germany and ranks No. 43 in the world. She has claimed 2 tour wins so far. This will be her 2nd Solheim Cup appearance, following her debut in 2024, where she posted a 1-1-1 record. She qualified through Solheim Cup points.
Carlota Ciganda
Carlota Ciganda, age 36, represents Spain and currently holds World Ranking No. 47. She has won 11 tour titles throughout her career. Ciganda brings tremendous Solheim Cup experience, since this will be her 8th appearance, having played in every edition from 2013 through 2024. Her record stands at 12-11-4, and she qualified through the Rolex Rankings.
Linn Grant
Linn Grant, age 27, plays for Sweden and ranks No. 50 in the world. She has secured 2 tour wins so far. This will be her 3rd Solheim Cup appearance after playing in 2023 and 2024, and her record currently sits at 3-6. She qualified through the Rolex Rankings.
Nanna Koerstz Madsen
Nanna Koerstz Madsen, age 31, represents Denmark and holds World Ranking No. 63. She has claimed 1 tour win. This will be her 2nd Solheim Cup appearance, following her debut in 2021, where she posted a 1-1-1 record. She qualified through the Rolex Rankings.
The Four Captain's Picks
Nordqvist selected these four players to round out the roster, and her choices reflect a mix of proven experience and rising rookie talent.
Leona Maguire
Leona Maguire, age 31, represents Ireland and currently ranks No. 79 in the world. She has won 2 tour titles so far. Maguire brings valuable experience to the squad, since this will mark her 4th Solheim Cup appearance, following 2021, 2023, and 2024. Her impressive record of 8-3-1 clearly influenced Nordqvist's decision, and she earned her spot as a captain's pick.
Julia Lopez Ramirez
Julia Lopez Ramirez, age 23, plays for Spain and holds World Ranking No. 84. She has not yet claimed a tour win. This will be her first Solheim Cup appearance, and Nordqvist selected her as a captain's pick based on recent form and potential.
Nastasia Nadaud
Nastasia Nadaud, age 21, represents France and ranks No. 86 in the world. She has already secured 1 tour win. This will be her debut Solheim Cup appearance, and she earned her place through Nordqvist's captain's pick selection.
Mimi Rhodes
Mimi Rhodes, age 24, plays for England and holds World Ranking No. 92. She has claimed 3 tour wins so far. This marks her first Solheim Cup appearance, and Nordqvist chose her as a captain's pick to round out the team.
Players Who Narrowly Missed Selection
Several highly ranked players did not make the final roster this year. This list includes:
Dewi Weber, World Ranking No. 87
Madelene Sagstrom, World Ranking No. 88
Ingrid Lindblad, World Ranking No. 91
Helen Briem, World Ranking No. 94
These near misses highlight just how competitive the qualification process became in 2026, since all four players rank close to several team members who ultimately secured their spots.
Event Details: Dates, Venue, and Series History
The 2026 Solheim Cup will take place from September 11 to 13 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Currently, the United States leads the all time series with an 11-7-1 record and enters as the defending champion following its 2024 victory. However, Europe has consistently challenged that dominance in recent years, winning or retaining the Cup in three of the last four editions. Consequently, this year's matches promise a competitive contest between two well matched squads.
Why This Roster Matters
This year's squad blends four rookies with eight experienced Solheim Cup veterans, and this balance could prove decisive at Bernardus Golf. Ciganda, Hull, and Maguire each bring extensive tournament experience and strong historical records, while Woad, Lopez Ramirez, Nadaud, and Rhodes arrive with fresh momentum and nothing to lose. Additionally, Nordqvist's captain's picks suggest she prioritized current form over reputation alone, since she chose three rookies over several higher-ranked veterans. Ultimately, this strategy reflects confidence in her team's depth and could pay dividends when the matches begin in September.
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