Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Lindy Duncan have been selected as Angela Stanford’s three captain’s picks for the upcoming Solheim Cup, completing Team USA’s 12‑player roster on Monday. The announcement came after the CPKC Women’s Open, where Andrea Lee and Alison Lee secured their spots through the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, joining the automatic qualifiers.
The automatic qualifiers include Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz, all of whom earned their places via the Solheim Cup points list. The competition will be held at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from September 11‑13, with live coverage on Sky Sports Golf.
Anna Nordqvist announced her four European captain’s picks earlier in August, setting the stage for a classic transatlantic showdown. On the U.S.
side, the only newcomers are 35‑year‑old Lindy Duncan and 26‑year‑old Auston Kim. Duncan’s selection is notable because she becomes the second‑oldest rookie in Solheim Cup history, a distinction previously held by Nancy Scranton, who debuted at age 39 in 2000.
Stanford described the selection process to The Golf Channel as “a lot of fun, but also tough when you have to tell players they didn’t make the team.” She added that despite the inevitable disappointment for those left out, she is thrilled with the final twelve. “We’re ready to head to the Netherlands and represent the red, white and blue,” she said.
Veteran players Lilia Vu, who has struggled with form this season, and Lexi Thompson, who is expecting her first child early next year, were not chosen. Lucy Li and Jenny Bae also missed out after missing the cut at the recent CPKC Women’s Open.
Megan Khang brings a wealth of experience to the squad. The 28‑year‑old has competed in four Solheim Cups and was instrumental in Team USA’s 2024 victory at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, posting an unbeaten 3‑0‑0 record. When she received the captain’s call, Khang recalled, “I was shocked and thrilled.
Once you play in one, you never want to miss another, and I can’t wait to get back to Bernardus.” Rose Zhang, now 23, also returns after solid performances in the 2023 and 2024 Cups, matching Khang’s perfect 4‑0‑0 record in the most recent edition. Zhang has enjoyed a strong LPGA season, with three top‑10 finishes in 14 starts and a tied‑eighth place at The Standard Portland Classic. Stanford praised her, saying, “Rose has succeeded at every level and always finds a way to win.” Lindy Duncan’s rise has been dramatic.
Over the past two seasons she has logged 14 top‑25 finishes, highlighted by a tied‑second at the 2025 Chevron Championship. Reflecting on her journey, Duncan said, “A few years ago I was close to walking away from the game. To persevere through those challenges, earn a spot on the team, and finally live my dream feels incredible.” Andrea Lee secures her third Solheim Cup appearance after finishing as the highest‑ranked American not already qualified via points. Lee has a 3‑2‑2 record in her previous Cups and partnered with Zhang for two decisive foursome wins in 2024.
Alison Lee also returns for her third Cup, having contributed to U.S. victories in 2015 and 2024. The 31‑year‑old, a new mother, holds a 2‑5‑0 record across seven matches and enjoys a strong season with top‑five finishes at the Mizuho Americas Open and the Dow Championship. World No.
1 Nelly Korda tops the points list, having captured four titles this season, including the Chevron Championship in April and the U.S. Open in June.
Stanford lauded Korda’s growth, noting her calm demeanor and the way she carries the expectations of American golf. Angel Yin and Jennifer Kupcho also return for their fourth Solheim Cups, while Yealimi Noh, who placed third at the AIG Women’s Open, ranks fourth on the points list. Auston Kim will make her debut, and Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz round out the automatically qualified players. The Solheim Cup promises high drama as Team Europe, captained by Anna Nordqvist, seeks to reclaim the trophy.
Fans can watch all three days live on Sky Sports Golf, with streaming options available without a contract. The event not only showcases elite competition but also highlights the personal stories of perseverance, triumph, and the deep pride each player feels representing their country on one of golf’s biggest stages.