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Angela Stanford Named 2026 Solheim Cup Captain

3/21/2025

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Angela Stanford has been appointed as the U.S. Solheim Cup captain for 2026, set to lead her team in the Netherlands from September 11-13. A seasoned competitor with six appearances and a former assistant captain, she’s determined to clinch victory on foreign soil. Meanwhile, Anna Nordqvist will helm Team Europe for her tenth Solheim Cup, as Lexi Thompson shows eagerness to support her teammates.

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Angela Stanford has been appointed as the U.S. Solheim Cup captain for 2026, set to lead her team in the Netherlands from September 11-13. A seasoned competitor with six appearances and a former assistant captain, she’s determined to clinch victory on foreign soil. Meanwhile, Anna Nordqvist will helm Team Europe for her tenth Solheim Cup, as Lexi Thompson shows eagerness to support her teammates.