Stacy Lewis will develop into Crew USA’s youngest Solheim Cup captain when the 2023 contest takes place at Finca Cortesin in Spain in September; She’s going to retain the captaincy in 2024; Crew Europe – captained by Suzann Pettersen – have gained back-to-back editions of the biennial contest

Stacy Lewis will captain Crew USA at each the 2023 and 2024 Solheim Cup

Two-time main champion Stacy Lewis will retain the Crew USA captaincy for the 2024 Solheim Cup, making her simply the fifth girl to guide the crew at two or extra editions of the event.

The 37-year-old is already set to skipper the USA towards Europe in Spain in September on the 2023 version, earlier than resuming within the function the next 12 months when it is going to be performed on house soil in Virginia.

Lewis, who was ranked third on the earth between 2012 and 2015, is ready to develop into the youngest captain in Crew USA’s historical past as they search to win the cup for the primary time since 2017 in Iowa.

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With a 12 months to go till the 2023 Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin, Spain – Trish Johnson and Henni Koyack predict who might characteristic for Crew Europe subsequent September.

She has made 4 Solheim Cup appearances as a participant from 2011 to 2017, that includes on two profitable sides, earlier than serving as an unofficial assistant beneath Juli Inkster at Gleneagles in 2019 and taking over the function formally in final 12 months’s defeat in Ohio.

“That is such an incredible honour, to be requested to once more captain the US Solheim Cup crew,” Lewis mentioned in an announcement.

“Receiving the primary name was one of many highest factors of my profession, and I’m really grateful so as to add this second alternative.

“I’ve mentioned it many occasions – representing america and carrying our colors are experiences that stand out in any participant’s profession.

“To have the possibility to guide our nation’s finest gamers twice, and particularly in 2024 outdoors our nation’s capital, is a real privilege.”

LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan added: “Stacy has already confirmed to be an impressive captain as she prepares for the 2023 Solheim Cup.

“She has embraced the function in each means and has carried out a number of revolutionary methods to assist her crew attain peak efficiency, together with using superior knowledge and analytics.

“Her Solheim Cup expertise, confirmed management and keenness coupled with the various advantages of consistency in 2023 and 2024 led the choice committee to enthusiastically invite Stacy to captain the crew in 2024.”

The 2023 contest can be held from September 22-24 at Finca Cortesin and be the primary of successive match play occasions between Europe and USA, with the Ryder Cup happening in Italy the next week.

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