Anna Nordqvist and Angela Stanford will go head-to-head as captains when they lead Team Europe and Team USA at the 2026 Solheim Cup.
The pair will lock horns at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands with the United States set to defend the trophy after victory in the 2024 Solheim Cup.
The 2026 Solheim Cup will be the 20th edition and will take place at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt in the Netherlands from September 11-13.
Team Europe 2026 Solheim Cup Captain (Anna Nordqvist)
Anna Nordqvist has been handed the task of leading Team Europe as they attempt to win back the Solheim Cup in front of home fans at Bernardus Golf.
The Swede takes on the captaincy after serving as a playing vice-captain under Suzann Pettersen in both the 2023 and 2024 Solheim Cups.
Nordqvist has an outstanding Solheim Cup pedigree, having featured in every edition since her debut in 2009 and earning more than 19.5 points in nine appearances for Europe.
A three-time major champion, Nordqvist is one of the most decorated players of her generation with multiple wins on both the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour.
Nordqvist has turned to familiar faces for support, naming Caroline Hedwall, Mel Reid and Anne van Dam among her vice-captains as Europe look to harness a strong home advantage in the Netherlands.
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Team USA 2026 Solheim Cup Captain (Angela Stanford)
Major winner Angela Stanford is the woman to lead Team USA in 2026 as they look to retain the Solheim Cup on European soil in 2026.
Stanford steps up to the top job after serving as an assistant captain at the last three editions of the Solheim Cup, including the 2023 and 2024 contests under Stacy Lewis.
A stalwart of the American side, Stanford represented the United States in six Solheim Cups as a player and was part of three winning teams.
The Texan is a seven-time winner across the LPGA Tour and LET, with her biggest success coming in the 2018 Evian Championship where she claimed her maiden major title.
Her backroom team includes Kristy McPherson, Paula Creamer and Brittany Lang among her assistants as the United States prepare for their title defence in the Netherlands.
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