Stanford to captain United States at 2026 Solheim Cup

Angela Stanford was previously an assistant captain to Pat Hurst and Stacy Lewis

Former major champion Angela Stanford will captain the United States at the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.

The 47-year-old has served as an assistant captain in the biennial women's team event against Europe on three occasions - most recently in 2024 under Stacy Lewis - and made six appearances as a player between 2003-2015.

Stanford featured in the last American team to win the Solheim Cup away from home, in Germany 10 years ago, where she earned the winning point with a 2&1 victory over Suzann Pettersen.

The US lifted their first Solheim Cup since 2017 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club last September and will travel to Bernardus Golf from 11-13 September 2026 to face the Anna Nordqvist-led European team.

"I'm extremely grateful to be named the next American captain for the Solheim Cup and join a list of my heroes in the game," said Stanford.

"I've always believed that I represent more than myself on the LPGA Tour, and there is no greater honour than representing your country.

"I consider this the pinnacle of my career and I'm looking forward to leading our players to the Netherlands."

Stanford, who won seven times on the LPGA Tour, retired from playing in 2024 after 24 years as a professional.

She played in 98 consecutive majors, the longest streak in LPGA history, with her lone major success arriving at the Evian Championship when she was 40.

Stanford has three wins and three losses from her Solheim Cup appearances as a player.