Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Lindy Duncan have earned spots on Team USA as the three captain's picks chosen by Angela Stanford for next month’s Solheim Cup, completing the United States’ 12‑player roster on Monday. The announcement came after the weekend’s CPKC Women’s Open, where Andrea Lee and Alison Lee secured the remaining qualifying positions through the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Together with Khang, Zhang and Duncan, they will join a group of automatic qualifiers: Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz, all of whom earned their places by accumulating points on the Solheim Cup points list. The competition will be staged at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, with the opening round slated for September 11.
All three days of play will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf, providing fans in the UK and Ireland with full coverage. Earlier in August, Anna Nordqvist announced her four captain's picks for Europe, setting the stage for a classic trans‑Atlantic showdown. Among Stanford’s selections, only two are newcomers to the event: 35‑year‑old Lindy Duncan and 26‑year‑old Auston Kim.
Duncan, at 35, becomes the oldest debutant since Nancy Scranton, who first appeared at age 39 in the year 2000. Both rookies bring fresh energy and a hunger to prove themselves on golf’s biggest team stage. When asked about the selection process, Stanford told The Golf Channel, “It’s been a lot of fun, but there are always tough moments when you have to let players know they didn’t make the cut. We expected that, and I’m thrilled with the 12 athletes we have.” She added, “We’re ready to travel to the Netherlands and represent the red, white and blue with pride.” Veteran Solheim Cup competitors Lilia Vu, who has struggled with form this season, and Lexi Thompson, who is expecting her first child early next year, were omitted from the roster.
Likewise, Lucy Li and Jenny Bae missed out after both failed to make the cut at the recent CPKC Women’s Open. Megan Khang, now 28, returns to the team with a wealth of experience, having competed in four previous Solheim Cups.
She was instrumental in the United States’ victory at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in 2024, finishing the event undefeated with a 3‑0‑0 record. "When Angela called, she asked if I was going to smile," Khang recalled. "I was stunned—it’s an incredible honor.
Once you’ve played in a Solheim Cup, you never want to miss another, and I can’t wait to get to Bernardus." Rose Zhang, 23, also repeats her participation after appearing in the 2023 and 2024 editions. Like Khang, she posted a perfect 4‑0‑0 record in the 2024 competition. This season on the LPGA Tour, Zhang has recorded three top‑10 finishes in 14 starts, most recently tying for eighth at The Standard Portland Classic. Stanford praised her selection, saying, "Rose has succeeded at every level she’s played and has always been a winner." Lindy Duncan has enjoyed a strong two‑year stretch on the LPGA Tour, chalking up 14 top‑25 finishes, highlighted by a tie for second at the 2025 Chevron Championship.
Reflecting on her journey, Duncan said, "A few years ago I was close to walking away from golf. To persevere through those tough times, earn a spot on this team, and finally see a dream become reality is truly an honor." Andrea Lee secures her third Solheim Cup appearance after finishing as the highest‑ranked American in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings who had not already qualified via points. Lee has represented the United States twice before, posting a 3‑2‑2 record, and in 2024 she partnered with Zhang to win two foursome matches.
Alison Lee also returns for her third Solheim Cup, having contributed to Team USA’s victories in 2015 and 2024. The 31‑year‑old, a new mother, holds a 2‑5‑0 record over seven matches.
She has enjoyed a strong season, with three top‑five finishes, including ties for third at the Mizuho Americas Open and the Dow Championship. World No. 1 Nelly Korda tops the automatically qualified list, having captured four tournament wins this season, notably the Chevron Championship in April and the U.S.
Open in June. Stanford lauded Korda’s growth, noting, "She carries the weight of our tour with calmness and poise; I’m very proud of her." Angel Yin and Jennifer Kupcho also make their fourth Solheim Cup appearances, while Yealimi Noh, who finished third at the AIG Women’s Open, ranks fourth on the points list. Auston Kim will make his debut, and Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz round out the automatic qualifiers.
The upcoming Solheim Cup promises high drama as Team USA seeks to retain the trophy on foreign soil. Fans can watch every match live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, or stream the action without a contract through the provider’s golf streaming service. The event not only showcases elite competition but also highlights the personal stories of perseverance, debutants making history, and seasoned veterans aiming to add another chapter to their legacies.