ANNE VAN DAM APPOINTED VICE CAPTAIN FOR 2026 EUROPEAN SOLHEIM CUP TEAM

European Solheim Cup Captain Anna Nordqvist has named the Netherlands’ Anne van Dam as a Vice Captain for the 2026 Solheim Cup. Van Dam will join Sweden’s Caroline Hedwall and England’s Mel Reid in leading Europe’s top 12 female golfers at the biennial event, set to take place at Bernardus Golf in The Netherlands, September 11-13, 2026.

Born in Arnhem, the Netherlands, Anne van Dam brings a wealth of experience to the leadership team. A five-time Ladies European Tour (LET) winner, she represented the Netherlands at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games and was part of the victorious 2019 European Solheim Cup team. In addition to her Vice Captain duties, Van Dam will also serve as Captain of the European team for the 2026 PING Junior Solheim Cup, taking place September 7-8, on the Championship Course at Bernardus Golf. This marks the first time in history that the same course has hosted both the PING Junior Solheim Cup and the Solheim Cup. It will also be the first time a PING Junior Solheim Cup Captain will simultaneously serve as a Vice Captain during the same week.

Van Dam said: “I am honoured to have been selected as a Vice Captain of the 2026 Solheim Cup. To captain the PING Junior Solheim Cup and support my good friend Anna Nordqvist in leading Team Europe during the same week, on home soil, will be an incredible experience. The Solheim Cup is one of the greatest events in golf, there is truly nothing like it. This will be my first time serving as a Vice Captain, and I’m excited to bring the experience I’ve gained from playing in the event, as well as everything I learn from leading the Junior team. It’s going to be an unforgettable week.”

Nordqvist was a playing Vice Captain in 2023 and again in 2024, in what was 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.

Nordqvist added: “I’m thrilled to have Anne join our team as a Vice Captain for the 2026 Solheim Cup. She brings valuable experience as a player, but just as importantly, she brings energy, passion, and a strong connection to our host country. Anne will be a fantastic influence on team spirit, and her presence off the course will be just as impactful, helping us connect with Dutch fans as well as showing us all the great things the Netherlands has to offer. She’ll play a key role in making this a truly unforgettable Solheim Cup.”

Since its opening in 2018, Bernardus has hosted three editions of the KLM Dutch Open on the DP World Tour (2021-2023) and is ready and well positioned to provide a spectacular stage for the 2026 Solheim Cup. As one of the premier events in women's sports, spectators can look forward to an exceptional experience where sports, entertainment, and hospitality blend seamlessly at the highest level.

The last European edition in 2023 took place in Spain at Finca Cortesin, ending with a dramatic 14-14 tie with Europe retaining the Solheim Cup while the USA triumphed 15 ½ -12 ½ at the latest instalment in Virginia.

Tickets are now on sale. From grounds passes providing general access, to hospitality including the ‘Tap Inn at the 15th Green’ tipped to be the most exciting spot on the course, there are a range of options available to get fans close to the action. Full ticket details are available at www.solheimcup2026.golf/tickets

Tickets are also available to purchase as part of bespoke travel packages via our Official 2026 Solheim Cup travel partners, with a full list at www.solheimcup2026.golf/touroperators

About Bernardus

Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt is situated near the historic city of 's-Hertogenbosch. The course is easily accessible, just over an hour by train (65 miles) from Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Central Station, and only 20 miles from Eindhoven Airport.

Designed by renowned American golf course architect Kyle Phillips—who also created iconic courses like Kingsbarns, The Grove, and Yas Links—the championship course at Bernardus is a highly regarded heathland layout with challenging water hazards and a compact design. Open to all via Day Memberships, Bernardus focuses on providing an exceptional and enjoyable experience. Embracing the motto "there are no rules," it offers a relaxed environment where visitors can play a world-class course, enjoy top-tier practice facilities, and indulge in off-course amenities such as an architecturally stunning clubhouse, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa, and luxurious lodge accommodations.

Since its opening in 2018, Bernardus has already hosted three editions of the KLM Dutch Open on the DP World Tour (2021-2023) and is ready and well positioned to provide a spectacular stage for the Solheim Cup 2026.

About Den Bosch and Amsterdam

Fans travelling to Bernardus are in for a treat as The Netherlands hosts the Solheim Cup for the first time. With Bernardus situated close to the nation’s capital, there will be ample opportunity to combine their Solheim Cup passion and world-class golf with experiencing one of the most cultured cities in Europe.

Amsterdam is often referred to as the ‘Venice of the North,’ famed for its historic canals, its artistic heritage with its multiple world-famous museums including the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum; the Amsterdam Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. Amsterdam's notable residents throughout its history include painters Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh and diarist Anne Frank.

Bernardus Golf is in Cromvoirt, close to Eindhoven and easily accessible by train, within an hour of Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Central, and only 20 miles from Eindhoven Airport. S-Hertogenbosch, commonly known as Den Bosch, is the closest city to Bernardus Golf and is the capital of the province of North Brabant.  Den Bosch is known for its Gothic St. John's Cathedral, the iconic Golden Dragon Fountain and decadent Bossche Bollen pastries, a must for all visiting fans.  The birthplace of Jheronimus Bosch, considered one of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance, known for creating restlessly imaginative works rich in religious symbolism.

Visitors to the area can take in the ancient fortress city via a canal boat on the Binnendieze or enjoy watching the street performers from one of the many outdoor cafes in the Market Square.

Easily accessible from surrounding towns via the fast and efficient Dutch rail network, www.ns.nl,  Den Bosch will act as the main transportation hub for spectators travelling on the Solheim Cup 2026 organised shuttle service to and from the course.