Caroline Hedwall and Mel Reid named Europe's 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.
Hedwall has represented Europe as a player on five occasions, with Reid competing four times and also acting as vice-captain in 2019 and 2024.
"If the Solheim Cup is happening, I want to be there for Europe in whatever way I can contribute," Reid said.
"Some of my fondest core memories have been during a Solheim Cup week and in that European team room. I am honoured that Anna asked me to be one of her vice-captains."
Europe will bid to regain the Solheim Cup from the United States at Bernardus Golf from 11-13 September 2026.
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