How youth helped Nordqvist answer critics and deliver Solheim Cup win
Summary
Anna Nordqvist, captain of the European Solheim Cup team, chose four new players for the 2026 tournament. These rookies helped Europe win a close match against the United States with a final score of 15-13.Key Facts
- The 2026 Solheim Cup was held at Bernardus Golf Club.
- Europe selected four first-time players (rookies): Nastasia Nadaud (21), Julia Lopez Ramirez (23), Mimi Rhodes (24), and Lottie Woad (22).
- Three rookies were captain’s picks; Woad was the only automatic qualifier among them.
- The rookies contributed important points that helped Europe win after losing two years earlier.
- Lottie Woad made the winning putt to secure Europe’s victory.
- Nordqvist faced criticism for her team choices but stood by her decision to trust the young players.
- Europe beat the U.S. team with a score of 15-13.
- America’s top players included world number one Nelly Korda and Lauren Coughlin, but the team overall was described as not very strong.
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