Golf-Stanford named US captain for 2026 Solheim Cup


  • Golf
  • Thursday, 20 Mar 2025

FILE PHOTO: Aug 24, 2018; Regina, Saskatchewan, CAN; Angela Stanford plays her shot from the 13th tee during the second round of the Canadian Pacific Women's Open golf tournament at Wascana Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

(Reuters) - Seven-times LPGA Tour winner Angela Stanford has been named U.S. captain for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, the LPGA said on Thursday.

Stanford is no stranger to the biennial women's team event versus Europe having competed in six Solheim Cups and served as an assistant three times, most recently in 2024 under captain Stacy Lewis.

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