Solheim Cup captain Nordqvist announces shock mid-season retirement

Solheim Cup captain Anna Nordqvist has announced via social media that she will retire from playing professional golf after this week's FM Championship, live on Sky Sports.

In a post shared by the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour, Nordqvist said: "It's with a grateful heart I am retiring from playing professional golf in Boston this week."

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