SOLHEIM CUP

September 11, 2026

Anna Nordqvist

Bernardus

Team Europe

TV Interview

Q. Anna, thanks so much for giving us some of your time. Two points for Europe this morning. How pleased are you to start like that?

ANNA NORDQVIST: Yeah, I think it's a very solid start. We know we're up against some of the best players in the world. There was a lot of good golf out there today. It was a lot cooler today, I found, than earlier in the week, so it wasn't really easy out there. So I think 2-2, and it was obviously an important point with Leona and Esther coming in clutch there on 17 and 18.

Q. You've rested the two winning teams. Tell us about the strategy behind that.

ANNA NORDQVIST: Yeah, I mean, we had a plan going in to today and to the week, and I feel like we're right on track, so I'm just trusting the process and kind of what I've communicated with the players this week. Yeah, I'm sure you'll see some of them play tomorrow. So, yeah, we're really excited and we have a lot of good pairings out this afternoon.

Q. We just have to mention this atmosphere. It's absolutely electric down here. How much does this mean to you and the team?

ANNA NORDQVIST: It's amazing. I don't think I've ever seen as many European supporters. A lot are dressing in blue and yellow. I wasn't sure what my family was going to show up as today, but they went with the bananas that have been such a big hit in the last couple years. So we're just very grateful and I know it's just so amazing to play in an atmosphere like that. We have recruited the team from the Ryder Cup and they have been teaching everyone all these amazing songs. So, yeah, it's been really cool to be on the first tee today.