Suzann Pettersen

Suzann Pettersen is a Norwegian golf legend, keynote speaker and respected voice on leadership, resilience and women’s sport, best known as a two-time major champion, 15-time LPGA Tour winner and one of the defining figures in European Solheim Cup history. Renowned throughout her playing career for her fierce competitiveness and ability to deliver in golf’s biggest moments, Suzann brings the rare perspective of an athlete who has performed under relentless pressure and consistently risen to the occasion. Her most iconic achievement came at the 2019 Solheim Cup, when she returned from maternity leave, holed the winning putt for Europe and immediately retired from professional golf on an unforgettable high. 

Born in Oslo, Suzann developed her passion for golf at a young age and quickly established herself as one of Norway’s most exciting young prospects. Her talent was clear early on, but so was her determination, work ethic and appetite for competition. As an amateur, she became a five-time Norwegian Amateur Champion and won the Girls Amateur Championship in 1999, building a strong foundation before turning professional at just 19. Her transition into the professional ranks was immediate and impressive. In her rookie season on the Ladies European Tour, she won the Open de France Dames and was named LET Rookie of the Year, a sign of the success to come. These formative years shaped Suzann’s outlook and still inform the way she speaks today, with honesty about setbacks, discipline, recovery and the importance of building confidence over time rather than expecting overnight success.

Suzann’s career achievements place her among the most accomplished golfers of her generation. Over the course of an elite career, she secured 21 professional wins, including 15 LPGA Tour titles and seven Ladies European Tour victories. Her major championship wins at the 2007 Women’s PGA Championship, and 2013 Evian Championship confirmed her place among the sport’s greats, while her rise to World No. 2 reflected her consistency at the very top of the game. She was also a central figure in Europe’s Solheim Cup story, representing the team across multiple editions and earning a reputation as one of its fiercest competitors. Beyond individual success, Suzann was named Norway’s Female Athlete of the Year three times, in 2007, 2009 and 2013. More recently, she moved into leadership as European Solheim Cup Captain, guiding Team Europe in 2023, and into entrepreneurship as the founder of VOXA, an athlete-first platform created to amplify the voices of elite female golfers and help shape the future of women’s sport.

Suzann Pettersen is an outstanding speaker for organisations looking to inspire teams, engage audiences and bring real credibility to conversations around performance, leadership and change. She speaks with warmth, authority and direct experience, whether in keynote interviews, panel discussions, Q&A sessions or motivational appearances. Her topics range from women’s sport, business and entrepreneurship, leadership to diversity, inclusion and gender equality, wellbeing and resilience. For audiences seeking insight, inspiration and a speaker with genuine presence, Suzann Pettersen is a compelling choice who leaves a lasting impression.