Anna Nordqvist is retiring from active play, just weeks before the 2026 Solheim Cup, where she will captain Team Europe. This week's FM Championship in Boston is her last hurrah as a player, an emotional farewell after two decades on the green.
According to Nordqvist, the decision stems from health and family reasons, a move that caught the golf world by surprise. She steps down while still among the extended world elite, a bombshell just before the prestigious team showdown.
Three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist, 39, has announced her retirement. This week's event in Boston will be her last, and then she'll head over to Amsterdam to lead Team Europe at the Solheim Cup. *9 LPGA victories *3 different majors (Women's PGA, British, Evian) *9 Solheim
A Legend Retires
Anyone thinking a nobody is leaving hasn't been paying attention. Nordqvist is an absolute institution in women's golf. She claimed three major titles in her career, competed in the Solheim Cup nine times, and secured victory for Europe five times. The fact that she was still ranked in the top 120 worldwide and consistently played exceptionally well on the LPGA Tour makes this step all the more astonishing.
Full Focus on Orange
Preparations for the match play showdown are already in full swing. With Leona Maguire, one of her Captain's Picks, a top player is already on board for Europe. Nordqvist can now pour all her experience and expertise into the strategy to lead the team to its next triumph. What an emotional journey, but the Swede shows that she has the bigger picture in mind.
