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US Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford takes assistant job at alma mater TCU after loss to Europe

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 14). US Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford takes assistant job at alma mater TCU after loss to Europe. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/golf/us-solheim-cup-captain-angela-stanford-takes-assistant-job-at-alma-mater-tcu-after-loss-to-europe/article_a96ae470-f4de-55db-8e50-39ccc780a655.html

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Angela Stanford, former US Solheim Cup captain and LPGA Tour player, has become an assistant women’s golf coach at her alma mater, TCU, following the recent loss to Europe in the Solheim Cup competition. Stanford will work under Angie Ravaioli-Larkin, who was also her head coach during her time as a student from 1996-2000. The article highlights Stanford's successful professional career, including seven LPGA Tour victories and a major title at the 2018 Evian Championship, emphasizing her potential to provide exceptional mentorship to TCU’s current players.

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Angela Stanford, former US Solheim Cup captain and LPGA Tour player, has joined TCU as an assistant women’s golf coach. This move follows the recent loss to Europe in the biennial Solheim Cup competition held in the Netherlands on September 16-18, where Europe won with a score of 15-13. Stanford, who played for TCU from 1996 to 2000 under head coach Angie Ravaioli-Larkin, returns to her alma mater after a successful professional career that included seven LPGA Tour victories and one major title at the 2018 Evian Championship when she was 40. Stanford will support Ravaioli-Larkin, who is entering her 33rd season and holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured head coach in any Big 12 sport.

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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — U.S. Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford has taken a position as an assistant women’s golf coach at her alma mater, TCU, following the Americans’ loss to Europe in the biennial team competition. asserted

Stanford → take → competition

TCU said Monday that Stanford would be an assistant to Angie Ravaioli-Larkin, who was her head coach when she was a standout player for the Horned Frogs from 1996-2000. asserted

she → say → 1996

Stanford played on the LPGA Tour from 2001-24, winning seven times, including a major title at the 2018 Evian Championship when she was 40. asserted

she → play → Championship

The Big 12 Conference school’s announcement came a day after Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 win in the Netherlands. asserted

Europe → come → Netherlands

“As one of the most decorated and respected figures in golf history, her transition from a legendary professional career to our coaching staff is a monumental moment for our program,” said Ravaioli-Larkin, who’s going into her 33rd season and is the longest-tenured head coach in any Big 12 sport. asserted

who → say → sport

“Angela’s elite competitive experience as a major champion, combined with her leadership as a U.S. Solheim Cup captain, will provide our student-athletes with unparalleled mentorship.” asserted

experience → combine → mentorship

Stanford, 48, appeared in 98 consecutive majors from 2002-24, the longest streak in LPGA history. asserted

Stanford → appear → history

She played six times in the Solheim Cup and was part of the last American team that won away from home, in 2015 in Germany when Juli Inkster was the captain. asserted

Inkster → play → Germany

Stanford was also an assistant captain three times, including when the U.S. won in Virginia in 2024. asserted

U.S. → include → 2024

Her 10 career wins at TCU and 135 rounds played are still school records. asserted

wins → play → TCU

Her four wins as a senior in 1999-00 included the Western Athletic Conference championship. asserted

wins → include → championship

US Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford takes assistant job at alma mater TCU after loss to Europe

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