Sweden's triple major winner Anna Nordqvist will captain the European team as they bid to regain the Solheim Cup off the USA in 2026

Sweden's triple major winner Anna Nordqvist will captain the European team as they bid to regain the Solheim Cup off the USA in 2026

 ANDY BUCHANAN

Sweden's three-time major winner Anna Nordqvist will be Europe's Solheim Cup captain as they bid to regain the trophy in next year's edition, it was announced on Monday.

The 37-year-old, who has been a member of five winning Solheim Cup sides in her nine appearances, said she was honoured to have been appointed for the biennial match with the United States.

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