USA team captain Stacy Lewis has chosen Angela Stanford as her third vice-captain for the 2023 Solheim Cup.

Stanford, winner of the 2018 Amundi Evian Championship and a six-time member of the U.S. team, joins Morgan Pressel and Natalie Gulbis as vice-captains, and they will work closely with Lewis and the top 12 American golfers at the Solheim Cup, which will be held at Finca Cortesín in Málaga from September 22-24, 2023.

“I’ve known Angela for a long time and I’m so glad she agreed to work with me at the 2023 Solheim Cup,” said Stacy Lewis. “Angela has a great eye for statistics, for finding the small details that allow you to pick the best players and make the right team combinations. Heading into our week in Spain, I know I have three great professionals—and great friends—working with me to give these players the best possible experience on both sides of the ropes.”.

Angela Stanford has been a member of the LPGA Tour since 2001. She has six victories on the tour, including a major title at the 2018 Amundi Evian Championship. She has competed in six Solheim Cups, representing the United States in 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015. In 2015, Stanford secured the winning point for Team USA with a 2, 1 victory over Suzann Pettersen, who will captain the European team at the 2023 Solheim Cup.

“I am so honored and excited to be joining Stacy’s team in 2023. Stacy’s passion for women’s golf and the Solheim Cup is truly impressive. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love the Solheim Cup, and I’m so happy to be representing my country again,” Stanford said. «I can’t wait to learn from Stacy, Morgan, and Natalie, and work to bring the cup back to the United States!».

Lewis and Stanford were teammates on the United States team in the 2011, 2013 and 2015 editions, and both were vice-captains under Pat Hurst at the 2021 Solheim Cup.

The 2023 Solheim Cup, an event of exceptional public interest whose official venue is Finca Cortesín, is sponsored by PING, Costa del Sol, and Rolex as global partners; and by the Andalusian Regional Government's Ministry of Tourism, with co-financing from the European Union, Acosol, the Marbella City Council, and the Benahavís City Council as official partners, and Reale Seguros as official sponsor. Solán de Cabras, Eversheds Sutherland, the Casares City Council, Toro, Vithas, EZ-GO, and Jet Set Sports are official suppliers. Marca and Radio Marca are official media outlets. It is promoted and organized by Deporte & Business. The LET, LPGA, RFEG, CSD, and RFGA collaborate in its organization.

SOURCE: Tournament Organization