While Europe has just lost the trophy it has held since 2019, the name of the future Solheim Cup captain is already being discussed. The Englishwoman Charley Hull (photo), a strong link in Suzann Pettersen's team in Virginia, would gladly opt for her compatriot, Melissa Reid.
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Melissa Reid, Solheim
Who will succeed the Norwegian Suzann Pettersen at the head of the European Solheim Cup team, beaten 15.5 to 12.5 last week in Gainesville (Virginia)? Charley Hull, the best player of this 19th edition on the European side (3 points in 5 matches including a demonstration in singles against Nelly Korda, crushed 6&4), has her own idea on the matter.
The Englishwoman, 28 years old but already with six Solheim Cups under her belt, would see her compatriot Melissa Reid, 37 years old, take the captaincy and prepare for the next event which will take place in the Netherlands, in 2026, at Bernadus Golf, near Eindhoven.
She assumed the role of vice-captain this year! I feel like Mel Reid would make an excellent captain, Charley Hull stressed on the sidelines of the Kroger Queen City Championship (LPGA). When I found out she was going to be one of the assistant captains this time, I was absolutely delighted.
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Mel is one of my favorite people on this planet. She gets me, I get her. She is very funny. She is very funny. She can be serious when she needs to be. She brings a lot of atmosphere to the team. I think she would be an excellent captain." The name of Anna Nordqvist also comes up regularly in the discussions.
The Swede, 37 years old like Reid, nine times selected in the Solheim Cup, brought back two points out of four at the Europeans in Virginia, notably winning 4&3 in foursomes on Saturday morning in the company of Cline Boutier. This is all about Melissa Reid.
