Angela Stanford has announced the three captains' picks she will add to Team USA’s roster for next month’s Solheim Cup, naming Megan Khang, Lindy Duncan and Rose Zhang as the final additions to the twelve‑player squad. The full lineup was confirmed on Monday, completing a roster that already includes a mix of automatic qualifiers and rising talents. The weekend’s CPKC Women’s Open proved decisive for two more Americans. Andrea Lee and Alison Lee secured their places on the team by climbing high enough in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings to earn automatic qualification.
Their performances, combined with the points‑earned entries of Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz, round out the United States contingent. The competition will be staged at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, with the three‑day event set for September 11‑13.
All matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf, offering fans a front‑row seat to the clash between the United States and Europe. Both Khang, 28, and Duncan, 35, are making their Solheim Cup debuts, while Kim, 26, will also be a rookie on Stanford’s side.
Duncan’s selection is noteworthy because she becomes the oldest first‑time participant since Nancy Scranton, who debuted at age 39 in the year 2000. Stanford described the selection process as both enjoyable and challenging, noting that “we had our tough times, and it’s about getting down to the moment that we have to tell people they did not make it. But we expected that, and I absolutely love the 12 players we have.” Khang arrives with a wealth of experience, having competed in four Solheim Cups to date.
In the 2024 edition at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, she posted an unbeaten 3‑0‑0 record, helping the United States secure a victory over Europe. "When I got the call from Angela, I sat there for a little bit, and she was like: 'Are you going to smile?'" Khang recalled. "I was shocked by it, and it's super cool to be picked. Once you play in one, you don't want to miss one and I can't wait to get to Bernardus Golf." Rose Zhang, 23, is also a two‑time Solheim Cup veteran, having participated in the 2023 and 2024 events.
Like Khang, she posted a perfect 4‑0‑0 record in the most recent tournament. Zhang has enjoyed a strong season on the LPGA Tour, notching three top‑10 finishes in 14 starts and tying for eighth at The Standard Portland Classic.
Stanford praised her consistency: "It was easy for me to include Rose. Rose, she's been successful on different levels, and at each one, she's been a winner." Lindy Duncan’s journey to the team has been a story of resilience. Over the past two seasons she has logged 14 top‑25 finishes, highlighted by a tied‑second place at the 2025 Chevron Championship. Reflecting on her path, Duncan said, "It’s pretty amazing to think about some of the times I’ve been through a couple of years ago.
I wouldn’t have believed it if you had told me. I felt pretty close to stepping away from the game for a while.
To have persevered through some tough times and have played well to make this team, it’s truly an honour. It was always a dream and felt really far away for a long time. To have made it feels really incredible." Veterans Andrea Lee and Alison Lee also earn their spots via the world rankings.
Andrea, now heading into her third Solheim Cup, secured her place as the highest‑ranked American who did not qualify through the points list. She brings a 3‑2‑2 Solheim Cup record and was a key partner with Zhang in 2024, delivering two decisive foursome victories.
Alison Lee, a 31‑year‑old mother, returns for her third appearance after contributing to Team USA’s wins in 2015 and 2024. She holds a 2‑5‑0 record across seven matches and has posted three top‑five finishes this season, including tied‑third at both the Mizuho Americas Open and the Dow Championship. World No.
1 Nelly Korda tops the points list, having captured four titles this season, notably the Chevron Championship in April and the U.S. Open in June. Stanford lauded Korda’s growth: "I’m really proud of Nelly because she has really grown into this. Just her demeanour and her calmness.
She carries the weight of our tour quite a bit. She has grown into that, and I’m very proud of her." Returning players Angel Yin and Jennifer Kupcho will each be making their fourth Solheim Cup appearance, while Yealimi Noh, who finished third at the AIG Women’s Open, secures the fourth spot on the points list.
Auston Kim, at 26, will debut, and Lauren Coughlin along with Allisen Corpuz round out the automatic qualifiers. Notably absent from the roster are seasoned competitors Lilia Vu, who has struggled with form this year, and Lexi Thompson, who is expecting her first child early next year.
Both missed out despite their experience. Lucy Li and Jenny Bae were also in contention but failed to make the cut at the recent CPKC Women’s Open, ending their chances. With the United States squad now finalized, the focus shifts to preparation for the Netherlands showdown. Stanford summed up the team’s mindset: "We are ready to get to the Netherlands and represent the Red, White & Blue." The upcoming Solheim Cup promises high drama, as Team USA aims to defend its recent success while Europe, led by captain Anna Nordqvist, looks to reclaim the trophy.
Fans can follow every match live on Sky Sports Golf, ensuring that the excitement of this premier women’s team event reaches a global audience.