Brittany Lang is a veteran of the competitive circuit in women’s golf. She recently was appointed the assistant captain of the U.S. team for the 2026 Solheim Cup. At age 39, Lang will become captain of a team of the twelve best American female golfers. She’ll line up alongside fellow Americans Angela Stanford, Kristy McPherson, and Paula Creamer in the thrilling battle with Europe. The next biennial event will be held from September 11 – September 13, 2026.
Lang’s impressive career includes two titles on the LPGA Tour, one of which is the prestigious 2016 U.S. Women’s Open. She’s gone on to represent the United States with pride in three Solheim Cups. She played on the teams for the years 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017. Lang’s extraordinary talent was evident even in her flawless four-ball partnership record with Brittany Lincicome. Collectively, they’ve formed the tournament’s most productive pairing, coming into the Select Series final round with a 4-0-0 record — perfect — and the.
Back in September, the United States teed off in Gainesville, Virginia, and won back the Solheim Cup. This victory put an end to Europe’s hopes for a record fourth straight title. As they get ready for the next tournament, the U.S. will look to pick up their first-ever road win since 2015.
Angela Stanford, who along with Inkster will be an assistant captain at the matches, lauded Lang’s character and poise in high-pressure situations, noting that,
“This is probably one of the highest honors I’ve had in my career. I’m excited to learn, to help and to experience the atmosphere as an assistant captain.” – Brittany Lang
Members of the U.S. team pose ahead of the Solheim Cup. In pursuit of this goal, they will strive to create the most effective strategy to challenge Europe. Lang has a wealth of experience and a track record to match. She’ll be key as USA Soccer’s young and talented team looks to have a deep run in this tough tournament.
“The traits that have always impressed me the most about Brittany are her confidence and her demeanor.” – Angela Stanford
As the U.S. team looks ahead to the Solheim Cup, they will be focusing on building a strong strategy to face off against Europe. With Lang’s extensive experience and proven track record, she is expected to play a crucial role in guiding the team through this challenging competition.
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