Sorenstam will serve as Europe’s captain for next year’s Solheim Cup, going against a U.S. team directed by the Los Altos resident.
The two had some memorable duels, including Inkster beating Sorenstam in singles at the 2000 Solheim Cup and surging past her to win the ’02 U.S. Women’s Open.
The former Sharks winger was hired by Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez to be the men’s hockey coach, tasked with turning around the fortunes of his alma mater.
Granato, who will serve out the rest of the NHL season as an assistant coach with the Detroit Red Wings, played 13 seasons in the NHL, the last five with the Sharks (1996-2001).
