Anna Nordqvist: Why Now? Retirement, Reflection and Leading Europe at the Solheim Cup

Welcome back to Her Game, the modern golf podcast celebrating the women shaping the game on and off the course 🙌In episode 5, host Georgina Black sits down with Anna Nordqvist, the 2026 European Solheim Cup captain, just days after announcing her retirement from professional golf.Across nine Solheim Cup appearances, multiple major wins and an incredible career at the top of the women’s game, Anna has experienced almost every side of elite golf - and now she’s stepping into a completely new role as captain of Team Europe 💙💛We talk about what it really takes to lead a Solheim Cup team, the pressure of making captain’s picks, the emotion of moving from player to captain, what home support feels like on the first tee, and how Anna hopes to create an unforgettable week for her players.Anna also opens up about her decision to retire, the sacrifices and struggles that came with life on tour, the importance of family, and why this feels like the right moment to begin a new chapter.It’s an honest look at leadership, legacy, pressure, resilience and what comes next after an extraordinary professional career 🫶 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.