Angela Stanford Named U.S. Captain for 2026 Solheim Cup

Angela Stanford has been appointed as the U.S. captain for the 2026 Solheim Cup, set to take place in the Netherlands from September 11-13. A seasoned competitor with six previous Solheim Cup appearances as a player and assistant captain, Stanford expressed her gratitude and excitement for the role, calling it the pinnacle of her career. Interim LPGA Commissioner Liz Moore praised her leadership skills, noting her ability to inspire teammates. Stanford's impressive track record includes a major victory at the 2018 Evian Championship and playing a key role in the U.S. team's last win on foreign soil in 2015. She replaces Stacy Lewis, who led the U.S. team to victory in 2024 but stepped down to allow for new leadership. The upcoming event will see Stanford aiming to become the first U.S. captain to win overseas since 2015.