Nordqvist keeps faith in Charley Hull, names her to lead Europe in Solheim Cup singles

# Situation at a glance Team Europe and Team USA were level on 8-8 heading into the final-day singles at the 2026 Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf. Europe captain Anna Nordqvist has chosen Charley Hull to lead out her side in the Sunday singles, repeating the role Hull played in 2024.

# Why the selection matters

Nordqvist explained her decision in plain terms: she sees Hull's overall play as sound and believes Hull needs momentum more than structural change. Nordqvist pointed out that Hull has been playing well but "really hasn't holed any putts," and that Hull is "right there where she needs to be." The captain said she has "full confidence" Hull can bounce back in the singles.

# What the captain referenced Nordqvist referenced Hull's past Solheim Cup single success as context for the pick. Hull started Europe's singles in 2024 and beat Nelly Korda 6&4 in that opening match, which gives Nordqvist reason to rely on her veteran in a similar spot this week.

# Singles schedule and early matchups Hull will open the singles at 10:10 BST (11:10 local) against Megan Khang. The published Sunday singles line-up also lists these matchups and approximate start times (BST):

• 10:22 Alison Lee vs Esther Henseleit
• 10:34 Angel Yin vs Linn Grant
• 10:46 Nelly Korda vs Mimi Rhodes
• 10:58 Allisen Corpuz vs Nanna Koerstz Madsen
• 11:10 Andrea Lee vs Nastasia Nadaud Monterosa
• 11:22 Yealimi Noh vs Julia Lopez Ramirez
• 11:34 Auston Kim vs Lottie Woad
• 11:46 Lauren Coughlin vs Leona Maguire
• 11:58 Lindy Duncan vs Maja Stark
• 12:10 Jennifer Kupcho vs Carlota Ciganda
• 12:22 Rose Zhang vs Celine Boutier

Those times set a 12-match, back-to-back sequence that will decide the 12 points available on Sunday.

# Immediate implications Nordqvist's decision signals a vote of confidence in Hull's ability to change the dynamic in singles play. Given Hull's short-handed returns in fourballs and foursomes, the captain appears to be betting that singles format—and Hull's past opener performance—will help her convert chances into points.

If Hull can deliver an opening point, Europe would gain early momentum that could flow through the order. If she struggles again, the pressure will shift quickly down the line as Europe and USA contest tight, sequential matches.

# What to watch during the singles

• Hull's putting: Nordqvist singled out missed puts as the main issue this week. If Hull finds the hole early, that will validate the captain's pick.
• Early results: The first two or three matches will show whether momentum swings toward Europe or the USA.
• Matchups involving unbeaten or in-form players: Players who have won both of their matches this week, rookies who have impressed, or those who have had a rest day could be decisive.

# Bottom line Anna Nordqvist is sticking with experience over recent results by sending Charley Hull out first in the Sunday singles. With the overall match tied 8-8, that choice could either spark Europe's charge or raise questions if Hull struggles again. The singles will resolve those questions across the 12 matches scheduled for Sunday at Bernardus Golf.