Stanford praises 'world class' Nordqvist at Solheim Cup — SkimNews
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- Angela Stanford, USA captain, praised Anna Nordqvist as "world class" during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Solheim Cup
- The ceremony was held at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands on September 10, 2026, ahead of the biennial USA-vs-Europe team event
- Nordqvist is serving as captain of Team Europe for the 2026 Solheim Cup, the role that drew Stanford's praise
- Stanford was visibly emotional during her remarks about Nordqvist, according to Sky Sports' coverage of the ceremony
Why it matters: The Solheim Cup pits the top players from the USA and Europe against each other, and the captains' public exchange at the opening ceremony sets the tone for one of women's golf's flagship team competitions.
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