Anna Nordqvist sent Charley Hull out first in the Sunday singles – a 'no-brainer' that secured the 2026 Solheim Cup for Team Europe and once again proved: Captains' decisions make all the difference. With the score tied at 8-8 before the final day, the tension on the green was palpable; every point counted like a major victory. A gamble that more than paid off and brought the title back to the continent for Europe.
For Nordqvist, the decision was crystal clear, based on cold, hard stats: Hull and Lottie Woad were among the week's best birdie-makers. Added to this was the expectation that Carlota Ciganda would deliver a really strong performance later on. A tactical move that shifted the momentum to the European side from the outset and set the stage for a phenomenal round.
Hull, the Pace-Setter, and the Winning Formula
Charley Hull, teeing off in the first position, delivered like clockwork and made a clear statement. With a dominant 3&2 victory over Megan Khang, she gave the team the crucial boost it desperately needed, laying the groundwork for the eventual 15-13 triumph. This was more than just a win; it was a resounding message echoed across Bernardus Golf.
Farewell with a Title: Nordqvist Rocks Her Captaincy
While Hull set the pace, Lottie Woad secured the decisive 14½-point coup, and Carlota Ciganda sealed the deal. It was an emotional victory for all of Europe, simultaneously marking a brilliant conclusion to Anna Nordqvist's captaincy, who had announced her retirement from active professional golf two weeks prior. What an exit!
