Anna Nordqvist named European captain for 2026 Solheim Cup

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2025-02-24

London (PA Media/dpa) - Three-time major winner Anna Nordqvist has been appointed European captain for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands. The Swede, 37, was a playing vice-captain in 2023 and 2024, the latter her ninth time representing Europe in the competition. Nordqvist, who succeeds Norwegian Suzann Pettersen, has won 17 of her 35 Solheim Cup matches and halved three. "I am so honoured to be appointed as the 2026 European Solheim Cup ca......

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