Stacy Lewis talks about the possibility of being a playing captain

Stacy Lewis is playing extremely well on the LPGA Tour. She finished in the top 10 and recorded a -16 (after a -5 on the final hole) at the LPGA Drive On Championship. Despite her hot form, Lewis doesn't believe she has done enough to be considered for a playing captain position at the Solheim Cup.

The 38-year-old thinks that she isn't playing well enough to get that spot, but she didn't dismiss the possibility.

Stacy Lewis said (via Golf Week):

“I wouldn’t say it’s not possible. I think it’s possible, but I hope there are 12 playing better than me, and our team is going to be in a really good spot if that’s the case.”

Lewis' improved performances can be attributed in part to new equipment. She recently put new shafts in her irons and made a few other changes, which seem to be paying off. Talking about the changes in equipment, Lewis said:

"The combination of getting some new irons, longer irons getting up in the air, easier to hit, and things working on with my golf swing starting to come together."

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Stacy Lewis discusses the upcoming Solheim Cup

Stacy Lewis has spent a lot of time trying to get to know the rookies on her team, which will definitely benefit her side, whether she's the captain or not.

Lewis said:

"Just the time you can be around them, seeing them in player dining, talking to them warming up, just that a little bit of interaction goes a long way with them feeling more comfortable for that week so everything is not so new, right?"

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Lewis also claimed that it's better to meet people well before the actual tournament, which can provide little time to meet new faces. She said:

“Solheim Cup is a crazy week, and if you throw a brand new face in front of them telling them what to do, that’s really hard. So just trying to be around them as much as I can and be there when they have questions and just making sure they’re always thinking about it.”

Stacy Lewis has already been named the U.S. Captain for the 2024 Solheim Cup, which she believes is an amazing honor:

“This is such an amazing honor, to be asked to again captain the U.S. Solheim Cup Team. Receiving the first call was one of the highest points of my career, and I am truly grateful to add this second opportunity. I’ve said it many times – representing the United States and wearing our colors are experiences that stand out in any player’s career. To have the chance to lead our country’s best players twice, and especially in 2024 outside our nation’s capital, is a true privilege.”

Whether she'll be a player captain this year remains to be seen, but she's already proven to be a key leader for the American side.