Team Europe’s preparations for the 2026 Solheim Cup just made history. 🇪🇺⛳
Dutch golf star Anne van Dam has been named as the third vice captain by Anna Nordqvist — while also taking on the Ping Junior Solheim Cup captaincy. For the first time, both events will be staged at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, and van Dam’s appointment adds a powerful layer of local pride and leadership.
In this video, we cover:
Why Anne van Dam’s double role is historic 🏆
How she’ll balance Team Europe duties and mentoring juniors
Nordqvist’s vision for continuity and growth in European women’s golf
Van Dam’s LET victories, Solheim Cup experience, and Olympic history
Why this could be a turning point for women’s golf in the Netherlands
With excitement already building for Solheim Cup 2026, Anne van Dam’s leadership marks a bold new chapter for Team Europe.
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Anna Nordvist continues to shape her leadership team for the 2026 Soulheim Cup with the addition of Dutch star and Vanam as her third vice captain. The appointment carries special significance as Vanam will take on a historic double role, not only serving as vice captain for team Europe, but also leading the Ping Junior Soulheim Cup, which will for the first time be played on the same course as the main event at Bernardis Golf in the Netherlands. For Van Dam, who was born just an hour away in Arnham, the chance to help guide both the next generation and the continent’s best professionals on home soil marks a deeply personal milestone. At 29, Vanam brings both youthful energy and a players perspective to NordVist’s leadership group, joining previously named vice captains Caroline Hedwall of Sweden and England’s Mel Reed. Her appointment completes a trio rich in Soulheim Cup experience and passion. Vanam competed in the 2019 Soulheim Cup at Glenn Eagles, contributing to Europe’s narrow victory, and her reputation for power and precision on the ladies European tour has made her one of the continent’s most recognizable players. She has five led victories to her name and has twice represented the Netherlands at the Olympic Games in 2020 and 2024. In her statement following the announcement, Vanam spoke of pride and gratitude, calling the opportunity an incredible experience and emphasizing how meaningful it will be to support her close friend NordVist while captaining the junior squad in front of a home crowd. She described the Soulheim Cup as one of the greatest events in golf and expressed excitement at the chance to merge her experience as a competitor with the leadership lessons she’ll gain mentoring young players. Her dual responsibilities make her the busiest vice captain in Solheim Cup history, a challenge she welcomes as part of her commitment to European golf. For NordVist, the decision reflects a clear vision of continuity and growth within European women’s golf. By integrating Vanam into both the senior and junior structures, she’s building a bridge between generations, ensuring that rising stars gain early exposure to the passion and pressure of Soulheim week. It’s a forward-thinking move that highlights how the European team continues to evolve with an eye toward the future. With the event returning to European soil in 2026, excitement is already building and Vanam’s appointment adds another layer of local pride to what promises to be a landmark edition of the Soulheim Cup.
