Anna Nordqvist Named European Solheim Cup Captain For 2026

As widely predicted, Anna Nordqvist has been named as captain of Team Europe for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands. 

"I am so honoured to be appointed as the 2026 European Solheim Cup captain," Nordqvist said. "Whether we were winning or losing, the Solheim Cup has played such a huge part in my career ever since I made my debut in 2009 in Chicago.

“The friendships I have made, and the memories created during the nine matches I've played, make it so incredibly special to be given the opportunity to be European captain at my 10th Solheim Cup!"

Nordqvist has been an ever-present member of the European side since making her debut in 2009 - with the Swede bing part of four winning European teams and another that retained the trophy with a tie.

The three-time major champion was a playing vice-captain for Suzann Pettersen during the last two contests, where Europe retained the trophy with a 14-14 tie in Spain in 2023 before losing to the United States last year.

Nordqvist succeeds Pettersen for the match at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from September 11-13, 2026, where Europe will look to regain the trophy and claim a first victory in five years.

Nordqvist has won six LPGA Tour titles and four Ladies European Tour titles alongside her major wins.

She aims to continue playing so do not be surprised to see her making her own team.