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July 16, 2026
A Totally Unsolicited Team USA Solheim Style Wishlist
B.Draddy and Zero Restriction have the assignment. Here's our wish list for Team USA's Solheim Cup wardrobe.
When Justin Leonard rolled in his famous putt on the 17th hole at Brookline during the 1999 Ryder Cup, the moment became one of the most iconic celebrations in golf history. But nearly three decades later, there's another detail many fans still remember just as vividly: the shirts.
They were unbelievably gaudy, the pattern was questionable, but the vibes were iconically peak late-'90s golf. Those polos became permanently attached to one of the greatest weeks in Ryder Cup history. They weren't just uniforms anymore—they became a time capsule of the comeback, the chaos and the celebration that unfolded during that legendary moment.
That's the unique power of team apparel—the best uniforms don't just match a team—they become part of the story.
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Congruently, the Solheim Cup has spent the last 36 years creating the kinds of looks that become frozen in women's golf history. Since the inaugural matches in 1990, Team USA's wardrobe has quietly mirrored the evolution of golf style for women.
The early years of the biennial match leaned heavily into classic Americana—think chunky knit cardigans stitched with stars and stripes, oversized windbreakers and utility jackets that looked just as at home walking through everyday life as they did on the first tee. There was personality, but it came through in layers, textures and accessories rather than loud prints. Those uniforms reflected the era—traditional, practical and unmistakably team golf. Alone, they were a spectacle, but together, they were a statement, a pillar of time.
Solheim Cup USA team member Michelle McGann during a practice round ahead of the 1996 Solheim Cup at the Marriott St. Pierre Hotel and Country Club in Chepstow, Wales. (Photo by Barry Batchelor - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
But as the Solheim Cup developed, so did the uniforms.
By 2019, golf fashion had entered a different chapter. Traditional silhouettes gave way to performance fabrics, slimmer fits and bolder design choices as brands begun to experiment in ways that were rooted in technology. At the same time, fans weren't just seeing uniforms during television broadcasts—they were following practice-round photos, arrival fits and behind-the-scenes moments across social media throughout the week. The digital age became apart of the competition, and the way teams were scripted became part of the conversation.
That year's apparel partner, Jofit, embraced the moment. Instead of defaulting to solid navy pants or classic khakis, the brand built Team USA's collection around a statement set of bottoms: a tonal star-print trousers (there was a short option, too).
It was a bold decision, but one that reflected exactly where golf style was headed. The outfit leaned fully into American pride—the kind of bold, unmistakably patriotic look that could have felt predictable, but instead became instantly recognizable. Every time those pants appeared on the course, they became tied to the momentum swings, the celebrations, and the dramatic finish that reignited the most coveted competition in women's golf.
It's hard to imagine those pants arriving a decade earlier. In another era, they might have felt too loud. But for the late 2010s, they felt perfectly in step with a new generation of players who weren't afraid to celebrate, show emotion and let their personalities come through. The clothes didn't create that shift—they captured it.
As the week unfolded at Gleneagles in 2019, those navy stars became inseparable from Team USA's identity. By Sunday afternoon, the pants weren't just a design choice anymore—they had become part of the visual memory of that team. Just as fans associate the 1999 Ryder Cup with oversized patchwork polos or the early Solheim Cups with patriotic knits and varsity-style jackets, the navy star-print pants became shorthand for Gleneagles.
The USA team watch the action on the eighteenth hole during the final day singles matches of the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles on September 15, 2019 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
That's the challenge for every new apparel partner—you're not just designing clothes for four days of competition—you're creating the visual identity of a chapter in golf history. A sweater, a print, a jacket or a single unexpected detail has a way of becoming a shortcut back to a moment, a celebration, or a team that refused to be forgotten.
Since then, golf has gotten really good at making performance apparel—and maybe a little less interested in making team uniforms that people actually remember.
Clean? Absolutely. Functional? No question. Distinctive? Not always.
The 2019 Gleneagles kits remain the last Team USA look that instantly transported fans back to a specific place and time. And that's the funny thing about iconic golf uniforms: they usually aren't trying to become iconic in the first place. The Brookline shirts were gloriously over-the-top because that was golf fashion in 1999. The Gleneagles pants embraced subtle pattern because that felt fresh in 2019. Both looked exactly like the moment they were created for—and that's precisely why we still remember them.
Michelle Wie of the United States Team during a practice round prior to facing the European Team in the 2013 Solheim Cup on August 15, 2013 at the Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Golf fashion has always been cyclical. And right now, as the game leans back into tradition, classic styling and a little more personality, there's no better time to revisit the formula that made those uniforms so unforgettable.
Enter B. Draddy and Zero Restriction, who will outfit Team USA for the 20th edition of the Solheim Cup.
B. Draddy brings an aesthetic that's less about flashy graphics and more about elevated details—clean lines, rich textures and classic Americana with a modern edge, and it's the same design philosophy that shaped the U.S. team's uniforms at the 2024 Presidents Cup and will once more this year at Medina.
This year's American Solheim squad will also be the first team to wear the newest women's collection.
I’m thrilled to work with the teams at B. Draddy and Zero Restriction for our 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup Team uniforms. I truly loved what B. Draddy did for the men at the Presidents Cup, and to be the first team to wear the Draddy Sport Women’s Collection will be an honor...I’m excited to see what’s to come—lots of red, white, and blue!
Angela Stanford, 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup Team Captain on the uniforms.
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So, what would we love to see from the next chapter of Team USA Solheim Cup style?
A little nostalgia would be a great place to start. I love the idea of designers using subtle details to make fans feel connected to the piece. Maybe it's a subtle nod to previous legendary Solheim Cup teams, a hidden reference to a memorable moment, or even a phrase, symbol or piece of American history woven into the design in a way fans discover over time. The best uniforms reward the people paying attention.
But above all, bring the personality. The best team looks are aligned with and may even help energize the players wearing them. And with women's golf having more eyes, more energy and more momentum than ever, this is the moment to take a few swings. This is 2026 and the silhouettes, fabrics and accessories need to swing just as hard. After decades of Americana looks, let's push the envelope to find new and stylish ways to represent your country and unify a team in events like these.
Because the best uniforms don't just fill a team photo—they become the outfit fans remember when they think back to a shot, a celebration or a moment that defined an era.
Lookbook: How We'd Dress The USA Stars (and Stripes)
B. Draddy Natalie Cotton Polo
A classic striped sleeveless polo is a strong place to start. The lack of red allows space for a fun contrast with the bottoms—think a bright red short or trouser with lots of tonal blue details to elevate.
$275
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B. Draddy Molly Performance Pant
Perhaps a full starry pattern isn't the vibe, but a daring racer stripe down the sides made with stars could be a nice touch. Though, these pants are lovely as is.
$220
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Zero Restriction Evie Mock Neck Performance Pullover
Another fun striped option, but this time for a piece of layering. I think this could be fun in a solid red as well.
$200
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B. Draddy Talia Performance Skort
This is a design I'm obsessed with and that demonstrates some of B. Draddy's playfulness. The wrap front panel cleverly disguises the shorts underneath for a very feminine-forward detail.
$178
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B. Draddy Hope Sleeveless Turtleneck
Perhaps this isn't an on-course piece but a nice option for the opening ceremonies look! A premium Italian merino wool turtleneck sweater just screams chic.
$300
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B. Draddy Kramer Performance Jacket
The outerwear matters just as much, and this performance jacket creates a perfect blank canvas for captain Stanford to build a near-perfect piece.
$255
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