Carin Koch named as Europe 's captain for 2015 Solheim Cup . Koch seeking to complete an unprecedented hat - trick of victories for Europe . The Solheim Cup , a three-day equivalent of the men 's Ryder Cup , was first staged in 1990 . The 43-year - old Swede was vice - captain for last year 's tournament . Women 's hockey legend Sara Sorenstam will be one of her vice - captains .
Carin Koch named as Europe 's captain for 2015 Solheim Cup . Koch seeking to complete an unprecedented hat - trick of victories for Europe . The 43-year - old Swede was vice - captain for last year 's tournament . Women 's hockey legend Sara Sorenstam will be one of her vice - captains .