- Six nations represented in 12 player line-up for event at Bernardus Golf, The Netherlands from 7-8 September
- PING Junior Solheim Cup being played on same course as Solheim Cup for first time
- Europe captained by former PING Junior Solheim Cup player Anne van Dam
Captain Anne van Dam has announced the 12 girls who will represent Team Europe at the 2026 PING Junior Solheim Cup (PJSC) from 7-8 September at Bernardus Golf in The Netherlands.
Following the conclusion of the final qualifying event, the R&A Girls’ Amateur Championship, the top six players eligible for selection from the PJSC 2026 European Ranking were confirmed, followed by van Dam’s six picks.
Modelled on the Solheim Cup, the PING Junior Solheim Cup biennially features the 12 best female junior golfers (ages 12-18) from Europe competing against their counterparts from the USA.
The 2026 European PING Junior Solheim Cup team
Qualified:
Anna Ludvová, Czech Republic
Adriana García Terol, Spain
Lena Geier, Germany
Sofía Maier-Borst, Germany
Lauren Crump, England
Lana Guyot, Switzerland
Captain’s picks:
Axelle Guillemard, France
Alice Kong, France
Carlota López Minguela, Spain
Marta Muñoz, Spain
Annabel Peaford, England
Carolina Pérez-Tasso, Spain
Captain van Dam, who represented Europe in the 2013 PING Junior Solheim Cup and the 2019 Solheim Cup, is excited to lead the team in her home country.
“I’m thrilled to announce my team, and congratulations to all the girls,” said van Dam, who will also be a vice-captain to Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist later in the week.
“It was a pleasure to be at the European Girls Team Championship in Zurich in June to watch many of the girls compete, and I was incredibly impressed by their level and professionalism. I can’t wait to bring the whole team together in the next few weeks.
“To lead them in my home country gives me great pride, particularly as we will be making history by playing on the same course as the Solheim Cup for the first time.”
Spaniard Marta Muñoz earned a captain’s pick after winning the final qualifying event on Saturday, beating her compatriot Adriana García Terol in the final of the R&A Girls Amateur Championship at Craigielaw.
García Terol also grabbed her place via the PJSC qualifying rankings, which began in January 2026 and comprised 10 events across Europe.
There were also brilliant performances from Germany’s Lena Geier, who won the stroke play stage, and Swiss player Lana Guyot, who reached the semi-finals,to earn qualification, while France’s Axelle Guillemard’s run to the quarter-finals caught Van Dam’s eye.
For van Dam, it will be a full-circle moment, having represented Europe at the 2013 PING Junior Solheim Cup.
“It’s special for me,” said the 30-year-old, “Thirteen years ago I was part of an incredible PJSC European team that also included Georgia Hall, Emily Pedersen and Bronte Law, who I’m very happy will be my vice-captain at Bernardus Golf.
“To now have a chance to lead the next generation of stars is a great privilege.”
The PING Junior Solheim Cup comprises six foursomes and six fourball matches on Monday September 7, before 12 singles matches on Tuesday September 8. The players will stay on to watch the Solheim Cup, which starts on Friday September 11.
This will be the 14th playing of the PING Junior Solheim Cup, and Europe will be looking for a third win from four editions, having won in 2021 and 2023 before losing on US soil in 2024.
The U.S. PJSC team will be captained by Morgan Pressel who confirmed her team earlier this month.
With the support of PING and the Solheim family, the competition has developed a reputation for showcasing the best female juniors who go on to become world-class players.
Many of today’s top professionals started their Solheim Cup careers in the PING Junior Solheim Cup, including Charley Hull, Carlota Ciganda, Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson.
Tickets for the 2026 Solheim Cup week are on sale now. From grounds passes providing general access, to hospitality including the ‘Tap Inn at the 15th Green’, there are a range of options available to get fans close to the action. Full ticket details are available at www.solheimcup2026.golf/tickets
For more information on the PING Junior Solheim cup, please click here or visit the competition’s Instagram page.
