DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 3, 2025) – U.S. Solheim Cup Team Captain Angela Stanford has selected Brittany Lang as her third assistant captain for the 2026 U.S. Team. Lang will join Stanford and fellow Assistant Captains Kristy McPherson and Paula Creamer in leading a team of the top 12 American female golfers at the Solheim Cup, which will be held at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, from Sept. 11-13, 2026.
“The traits that have always impressed me the most about Brittany are her confidence and her demeanor. If Lang has ever been rattled, you would never know. She has a very no-nonsense look about the task at hand and that's what makes her perfect for an away game,” said Stanford. “I'm grateful for her friendship and I know she will be an asset for this team. I am really looking forward to going to the Netherlands with her, Kristy and Paula.”
LINK TO PHOTOS (all assets for editorial usage only; credit LPGA)
Lang is a two-time LPGA Tour winner, earning a major title at the 2016 U.S. Women’s Open. She represented the United States on the 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 U.S. Solheim Cup Teams. Lang’s four-ball partnership with Brittany Lincicome is the most successful for either side in Solheim Cup history, going a perfect 4-0-0.
“I am beyond honored and excited to be asked to be an assistant captain of the U.S. Solheim Cup Team in 2026. I've played a lot of Solheim Cups with Angela, Kristy and Paula, and I'm excited to work alongside them to lead the American Team to victory in the Netherlands next September,” said Lang. “This is probably one of the highest honors I've had in my career. I'm excited to learn, to help and to experience the atmosphere as an assistant captain.”
Stanford and Lang were U.S. Solheim Cup teammates in 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015. They played together twice, highlighted by a four-ball tie with Anna Nordqvist and Suzann Pettersen in 2009.
Prior to joining the LPGA Tour, Lang attended Duke University for two years, where she won six collegiate tournaments and was named the 2005 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year. She won back-to-back ACC individual titles in 2004 and 2005 and was named the 2004 ACC Freshman of the Year and NCAA Freshman College Golfer of the Year. Lang’s well-decorated amateur career was capped at the 2005 U.S. Women’s Open, where she tied for second with then-fellow amateur Morgan Pressel.
Information on ticket options and prices for the 2026 Solheim Cup is available at www.solheimcup2026.golf. Anna Nordqvist will serve as captain for the 2026 European Solheim Cup Team, while Caroline Hedwall and Mel Reid have been named vice captains.
About the Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup combines the tradition and prestige of the game of golf with passion for one’s country and continent. This biennial international match-play competition features the best U.S. players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour and the best European players from the Ladies European Tour (LET).
The Solheim Cup is named in honor of Karsten and Louise Solheim and family, the founders of Karsten Manufacturing Corporation, which makes PING golf equipment. In 1990, the Solheim family, in conjunction with the LPGA and the LET, developed the concept and became the title sponsor for the Solheim Cup. Today, the Global Partners of the Solheim Cup are PING, Skyscanner and Rolex.
Held every two years, the event has grown into the most prestigious international women’s professional golf team event. The 2026 Solheim Cup will be held Sept. 11-13 at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands, while the 2028 Solheim Cup will be held at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. The U.S. Team leads Team Europe, 11-7-1, all-time in Solheim Cup competition.
For more information, visit www.solheimcup.com.
About Bernardus
Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt is situated near the historic city of 's-Hertogenbosch. The course is easily accessible, just over an hour by train (65 miles) from Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Central Station, and only 20 miles from Eindhoven Airport.
Designed by renowned American golf course architect Kyle Phillips—who also created iconic courses like Kingsbarns, The Grove, and Yas Links—the championship course at Bernardus is a highly regarded heathland layout with challenging water hazards and a compact design. Open to all via Day Memberships, Bernardus focuses on providing an exceptional and enjoyable experience. Embracing the motto "there are no rules," it offers a relaxed environment where visitors can play a world-class course, enjoy top-tier practice facilities, and indulge in off-course amenities such as an architecturally stunning clubhouse, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa, and luxurious lodge accommodations.
Since its opening in 2018, Bernardus has already hosted three editions of the KLM Dutch Open on the DP World Tour (2021-2023) and is ready and well positioned to provide a spectacular stage for the Solheim Cup 2026.
For more information, please visit bernardusgolf.com and follow us on Instagram: @bernardusgolfandwine, Facebook: @bernardusgolfandwine or Linkedin: @bernardusgolfandwine Questions and press applications can be sent to info@bernardusgolf.com. Brand assets can be downloaded at bernardusgolf.com/press.
Media Contact
Christina Lance, Director, Communications
christina.lance@lpga.com