Suzann Pettersen

Professional Golfer, 2x Major Champion, Captain of The European Solheim Cup, Norway’s Female Athlete of the Year & Founder of VOXA

Suzann Pettersen’s Biography:

Suzann Pettersen is a Norwegian golf legend, keynote speaker and one of the most successful European players in the history of women’s golf. A two-time major champion and multiple LPGA Tour winner, she built a reputation for her fierce competitiveness and ability to deliver in the sport’s biggest moments. Suzann is widely recognised for her defining role in the Solheim Cup, both as a player and captain, and remains one of the most respected figures in international golf.

Suzann began her professional career in the early 2000s, quickly establishing herself on the Ladies European Tour, where she was named Rookie of the Year in 2001. Her early success laid the foundation for a decorated career, as she transitioned onto the LPGA Tour and became one of Europe’s leading players. Her breakthrough came in 2007 when she secured multiple victories, including her first major title at the Women’s PGA Championship, and rose to World No. 2.

Over the following years, Suzann continued to dominate on the global stage, winning major tournaments including The Evian Championship and multiple LPGA events. Her standout season came in 2013, when she claimed several victories and finished as the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit winner, earning recognition as Norway’s Female Athlete of the Year. Known for her consistency and mental strength, she remained one of the top players in the world for over a decade.

Suzann’s most iconic moment came in 2019 when she returned from maternity leave to hole the winning putt for Europe at the Solheim Cup before immediately retiring from professional golf. She later transitioned into leadership, serving as captain of the European Solheim Cup team and guiding them to retain the trophy in 2023. In 2025, she launched VOXA, marking the next chapter in her career as a leader and innovator beyond sport.

Why Hire Suzann Pettersen?

Suzann is hired as a speaker for her exceptional experience in elite sport and leadership at the highest level. As a major champion and Solheim Cup-winning captain, she offers audiences powerful insights into performing under pressure, teamwork and delivering results when it matters most.

Her talks span a wide range of impactful topics including leadership, resilience and high performance, as well as business and entrepreneurship, sponsorship within sport and sustainability in sport. She also speaks passionately on diversity, inclusion and gender equality, women’s sport and female-founded businesses, alongside wellbeing and the Olympic mindset. Drawing on her career-defining experiences, Suzann delivers engaging and inspiring talks that resonate with audiences across sport and business.

Suzann Pettersen’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Suzann Pettersen’s remarkable career:

  • 2025 – Launched VOXA marking her transition into business and leadership beyond professional sport.
  • 2023 – Captained Team Europe to retain the Solheim Cup demonstrating elite leadership on the global stage.
  • 2021 – Announced as European Solheim Cup Captain for the 2023 contest.
  • 2019 – Holed the winning putt for Europe at the Solheim Cup before retiring from professional golf.
  • 2015 – Won the Manulife LPGA Classic adding to her list of LPGA Tour victories.
  • 2013 – Won The Evian Championship securing her second major title.
  • 2013 – Won multiple LPGA events and finished as Ladies European Tour Order of Merit winner.
  • 2011 – Won the Sybase Match Play Championship and Safeway Classic returning to World No. 2.
  • 2009 – Won the CN Canadian Women’s Open and was named Norway’s Female Athlete of the Year.
  • 2007 – Won the Women’s PGA Championship and multiple LPGA events rising to World No. 2.