An update from the 2026 European Solheim Cup Captain…
Team Europe is finalised! I feel this is a big milestone in this captaincy and the Solheim Cup journey, because we can now focus on preparing the 12 players for the Solheim Cup and the event ahead.
It was quite a hard emotional part of the journey having to make so many phone calls letting players know they didn’t make it and they weren’t getting a pick. But speaking to past captains they encouraged me to do my best and try to get through it because once it’s done, the hardest part is done. Surprising the three rookies, Julia, Nastasia and Mimi, with letting them know they were picks, was very exciting.
Julia, Nastasia and Mimi joined me for interviews and a live show down at the Sky Sports studio for team announcements. I feel very good about the team we have selected and who has qualified. We have a great mixture of experience, personality and four rookies who bring a sense of fresh air and aggressive playing styles. I’m excited to continue to work on the pairings “puzzle” and figure out the best strategy for us.
I’m also excited that everyone is so supportive and excited for what’s ahead. There are still a couple more weeks until we all head to the Netherlands, but there is constant work and preparations being done from the captains, back team, helpers and caddie captains 😊
Anna
