Europe captain Anna Nordqvist has named Caroline Hedwall and Mel Reid as vice-captains for subsequent 12 months’s Solheim Cup within the Netherlands.
Hedwall has represented Europe as a participant on 5 events, profitable or retaining the Cup on all however one event.
“I was so thrilled when Anna invited me to be one of her Vice Captains in 2026 as the Solheim Cup has definitely provided many of the most important moments of my career,” Hedwall mentioned.
“Anna and I have shared so many experiences, both on Tour and on European teams together, that I feel like we are very aligned in our thinking on how to help ensure the European team is able to perform at its best.
“I feel, along with Mel, we actually perceive one another and are all very feisty opponents so I’m positive we’re going to work very effectively collectively for the nice of our group.”
In the meantime, Reid is a seven-time winner on the LET and LPGA, has represented Europe within the Solheim Cup on target 4 instances (2011, 2015, 2017 and 2021) and as a Vice Captain twice in 2019 and 2024.
“If the Solheim Cup is happening, I want to be there for Europe in whatever way I can contribute,” Reid mentioned.
“Some of my fondest core memories have been during a Solheim Cup week and in that European team room. I am honoured that Anna asked me to be one of her vice-captains.”
For Crew USA, Angela Stanford has been named as Stacy Lewis’ successor and can captain Crew USA for his or her Solheim Cup title defence within the Netherlands.
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Angela Stanford has been named because the USA Captain for subsequent 12 months’s Solheim Cup. She takes over from Stacey Lewis and shall be tasked with retaining the trophy in opposition to Europe in The Netherlands subsequent September.
Stanford featured six instances for Crew USA and was a part of three profitable groups, together with her final look seeing her contribute to a comeback victory on European soil in 2015.
The 47-year-old has introduced Kirsty McPherson as her first vice-captain.
The previous main champion has been an assistant captain for the final three editions of the biennial contest, together with to Lewis for every of the earlier two contests. Her backroom employees are as but to be introduced.
Europe will bid to regain the Solheim Cup from america at Bernardus Golf from September 11-13, 2026.
Crew USA withstood a final-day fightback from Crew Europe to say a 15.5-12.5 victory and win the Solheim Cup for the primary time since 2017.
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Highlights of the ultimate day from the Solheim Cup as Crew USA secured a 15.5-12.5 victory over Europe in Virginia.
Lewis’ aspect took a 10-6 benefit into the Sunday singles at Robert Trent Jones Golf Membership, leaving them requiring simply 4.5 factors for victory, with Megan Khang, Allisen Corpuz and Rose Zhang all posting massive wins to maneuver them nearer to their goal.
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World quantity two Lilia Vu birdied the 18th gap to say a half-point that secured Crew USA the Solheim Cup in Virginia.
Charley Hull led from the entrance to thrash world No 1 Nelly Korda and Georgia Corridor additionally claimed a giant win to boost hopes of a historic European comeback, with seven matches left on the course both tied or in favour of Pettersen’s aspect at that stage.
Celine Boutier and Leona Maguire received their matches to maneuver Europe nearer to the 14 factors required to win for the fourth time in a row, just for Lilia Vu to safe the half-point wanted for victory when she received her ultimate two holes to tie in opposition to rookie Albane Valenzuela.
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