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Caroline Hedwall will be a vice-captain for Team Europe

Hedwall and Reid named Solheim Cup vice-captains

Europe captain Anna Nordqvist has named Caroline Hedwall and Mel Reid as vice-captains for next year's Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.

Golf • 21 Apr

Anna Nordqvist (R), pictured with Leona Maguire, is Europe's new captain

Nordqvist named European captain for 2026 Solheim Cup

Three-time major winner Anna Nordqvist has been appointed European captain for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.

Golf • 24 Feb

Suzann Pettersen has named her vice-captains for the 2024 Solheim Cup

Pettersen names four vice-captains for Solheim Cup

European Solheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen has confirmed her team of four vice-captains for the 2024 Solheim Cup, which will be played at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in September.

Golf • 28 Feb 24

Leona Maguire and Mel Reid are up against Nelly and Jessica Korda

Testing start for Maguire at the Solheim Cup

Ireland's Leona Maguire and England's Mel Reid were given the daunting task of taking on the top American pairing on day one of the 17th Solheim Cup in Toledo.

Golf • 03 Sep 21

Anna Nordqvist is not expecting much support for Europe in the US

Europe braced for 'about zero' support at Solheim Cup

Winning a Solheim Cup in enemy territory has always been a tall order but restrictions on certain travellers into the United States due to Covid-19 will magnify the task at hand.

Golf • 01 Sep 21

Sweden's Anna Nordqvist won her third major title with victory at Carnoustie

Nordqvist claims third major as Maguire rues bad start

Sweden's Anna Nordqvist won her third major title after a dramatic final round in the AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie as Leona Maguire's challenge faltered early on in her final round.

Golf • 22 Aug 21

Leona Maguire on her way up the fourth hole at Carnoustie

Maguire loses ground at Open as Scandinavian duo lead

Leona Maguire lost ground at the top of the AIG Women's Open leaderboard following a third round 72 at Carnoustie.

Golf • 21 Aug 21

Anna Nordqvist with the 2017 Evian Championship trophy

Evian Championship gets summer date and bigger purse

The Evian Championship will move to a summer date from 2019 and form part of a "Europe Swing", the LPGA has announced.

Golf • 07 Mar 18

Anna Nordqvist