Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist will captain the European Solheim Cup team in 2026 – with the event set to take place at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands on September 7-13.
Anna was a playing vice-captain in 2023 and 2024 – her ninth time representing Europe in the Solheim Cup. She has been on the winning side five times and is one of Europe’s most successful players. A three-time major winner, she has amassed a further six LPGA titles and four LET titles, including the 2022 Dutch Ladies Open.
Still active on tour, 37-year-old Anna plans to keep playing well beyond the 2026 Solheim Cup, ensuring she can keep a close eye on both her potential team members as well as their opposition.
Anna, who has won 17 of her 35 Solheim Cup matches and halved three, said: “I am so honoured to be appointed as the 2026 European Solheim Cup captain. 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.
“I feel especially fortunate to be the captain at Bernardus Golf. It’s a superb course for matchplay with fantastic facilities and a stunning clubhouse – so we couldn’t ask for a better stage for the 20th edition of the Solheim Cup. It’s also super close to Amsterdam so I think the fans are going to have an amazing experience enjoying its rich culture and the famous warm Dutch hospitality.”
Alexandra Armas, chief executive officer of the Ladies European Tour, said: “We are delighted to announce Anna as our captain for the 2026 Solheim Cup. She has been such an important member of the European team over the years – both on and off the course – and she was excellent in the role of playing vice-captain last year. She has been a wonderful ambassador for European golf throughout her career, both as an individual and as part of the team, and the news of this appointment will no doubt be extremely popular among the players.”
