Dutch golfer Anne van Dam takes on dual leadership roles ahead of the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, marking a landmark moment for Dutch golf.
Anne van Dam has been appointed vice-captain for the European team competing in the 2026 Solheim Cup, which will be held at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. The appointment represents a significant milestone for Dutch professional golf, as the prestigious women’s team event returns to continental Europe.
The LPGA Tour confirmed the appointment, cementing van Dam’s role in one of women’s golf’s most important competitions. Beyond her vice-captaincy duties at the senior level, van Dam will also captain the Junior Solheim Cup team, underscoring her expanded influence within European women’s golf.
Historic Year for Dutch Golf
Hosting the Solheim Cup on home soil represents a watershed moment for the Dutch golf federation and the sport’s development in the Netherlands. With van Dam holding leadership positions at both the senior and junior levels, the nation’s women golfers will benefit from representation at the highest echelons of team competition management.
The 2026 event at Bernardus Golf will showcase not only the best European talent against a strong international field but also demonstrate the growing strength of Dutch contributions to women’s professional golf. Van Dam’s dual appointments signal confidence in her leadership and her deep understanding of what it takes to compete at the elite level.
The Solheim Cup, held biennially, stands alongside the Ryder Cup as one of golf’s premier team competitions. The 2026 edition will be only the second time the event takes place in the Netherlands, reflecting the country’s rising prominence in international women’s golf.