Anna Nordqvist: Team Europe's Solheim Cup captain announces shock mid-season retirement from playing professional golf

Anna Nordqvist, a three-time major winner and nine-time Solheim Cup player, has announced her retirement from professional golf following this week's FM Championship, ending an 18-year professional career. The Swedish golfer made the announcement via social media in what has been described as a shock mid-season decision. Nordqvist will transition directly into a captaincy role, leading Team Europe at the Solheim Cup from September 11-13.