Sorenstam rejects Solheim Cup captaincy

Annika Sorenstam has turned down the chance to captain Europe at the Solheim Cup next year.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2012 - 19:30

Annika Sorenstam has turned down the chance to captain Europe at the Solheim Cup next year.

Sweden’s former world number one and 10-time major champion has revealed she was asked to lead the team in Colorado, as they attempt to defend the trophy they won in Ireland last year.

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Courts Golf Heathrow Place: Colorado Place: Ireland Place: Killeen Castle Place: United States Person: Sorenstam Person: Annika Sorenstam Person: Alison Nicholas Person: Meg Mallon Event: Solheim Cup Event: 2013 European Solheim Cup Event: Solheim Cups Event: Ladies European Organisation: Europe Organisation: Solheim

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