USA Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis has chosen Natalie Gulbis as an assistant captain of the 2023 USA Solheim Cup Crew. Gulbis, the 2007 Evian Masters winner and a three-time member of Crew USA, joins Morgan Pressel as an assistant captain, working with Lewis and the highest 12 American feminine golfers on the Solheim Cup, which might be held at Finca Cortesin in Spain on September 22-24, 2023.
“Once I accepted this captaincy, I knew that I wished the staff round me to like this occasion as a lot as I do. Natalie fully matches that position,” stated Lewis. “She’s been an amazing pal since my rookie 12 months, and I knew that she could be excellent as one in every of my assistant captains. Natalie has been a incredible useful resource for me all through my profession, each personally and professionally, and I do know her constructive spirit might be an superior affect within the staff room.”
Gulbis a part of three successful USA groups
In 2007, Gulbis gained the Evian Masters, the predecessor to the Amundi Evian Championship, with a birdie on the second playoff gap. She performed on the victorious 2005, 2007 and 2009 USA Solheim Cup groups, notching a 5-4-1 report, together with an undefeated 2-0-1 efficiency in singles matches. Gulbis has been an LPGA Tour Member since 2002 after spending one 12 months on the College of Arizona, the place she earned First-Crew All-America and All-Pac-10 honors.
Off the course, Gulbis is lively in selling academic, well being and health alternatives for kids. She is a long-time ambassador for the Boys and Ladies Golf equipment of Southern Nevada, sponsoring the Natalie Gulbis Membership in her Las Vegas hometown. She additionally serves nationally on the President’s Council on Sports activities, Health and Diet.
“There’s nothing extra inspiring than sporting the Pink, White and Blue and representing the USA. Enjoying on my three Solheim Cup groups is among the many highlights of my profession, and I used to be so excited when Stacy requested me to work along with her for the 2023 squad,” stated Gulbis. “I completely love something that includes a staff and attending to work collectively towards a typical aim. Our week in Spain goes to be a tremendous expertise, as will becoming a member of with Stacy, Morgan and the remainder of the staff to deliver our greatest American spirit to the course.”
The 2023 Solheim Cup might be held at Finca Cortesin in Spain on September 22-24, with Suzann Pettersen serving as captain for Crew Europe. Info on ticket choices and costs is offered at solheimcup2023.eu.
