Sports · 3 August 2026

Esther Henseleit snatches final European Solheim Cup spot from Chiara Tamburlini

Esther Henseleit secured her place in the upcoming tournament after sinking a crucial birdie on the final hole at Royal Lytham on Sunday. The German player's late charge pushed Chiara Tamburlini out of the automatic qualifying places by a tiny margin. Captain Anna Nordqvist will name her remaining four wildcard picks on Monday ahead of the contest in the Netherlands.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 August 2026 at 16:09

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