Solheim Cup 2024: Charley Hull on nerves, Team Europe’s hopes and why Suzann Pettersen’s side can impress again

Charley Hull makes her seventh consecutive Solheim Cup appearance for Team Europe; Hull was one of the automatic qualifiers for Suzann Pettersen’s side; Watch the opening day live on Friday from 11.30am on Sky Sports Golf

It feels slightly premature to describe somebody in their 20s as a veteran, but Charley Hull is ready to embrace that role as she lines up for her seventh Solheim Cup appearance.

Hull has been an ever-present member of Team Europe since bursting through as a 17-year-old rookie in the 2013 victory on American soil, with the Englishwoman set to play a key role this year as Suzann Pettersen’s side chase an unprecedented four-peat against the United States.

The 28-year-old was part of the back-to-back victories at Gleneagles in 2019 – where she finished unbeaten – and in 2021, then played in the dramatic 14-14 tie against Team USA in Spain last September, with Hull relishing the chance to feature again in an away contest.

I actually prefer playing on US soil,” Hull told Sky Sports. “I prefer being a bit of the underdog coming out to play and being like ‘yes’, [wanting to] spank the Yanks on their home soil.

“I enjoy the American crowds – I think they’re good fun. They’re great people. I do love playing in Europe as well, don’t get me wrong, but I feel like there’s a little more pressure playing in Europe. When you’re in America, you can just go out there and enjoy it.”