Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Lindy Duncan have been announced as the three captain's picks chosen by Angela Stanford 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 places on the squad by climbing the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Joining the trio of picks are automatic qualifiers Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz, each of whom earned a spot through the Solheim Cup points system. The competition will be staged at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, with the three‑day showdown set for September 11‑13 and all action broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf.
Both sides have now locked in their line‑ups. Europe’s captain, Anna Nordqvist, revealed her four picks earlier in August, and the stage is set for a classic transatlantic clash. Stanford, 48, expressed enthusiasm about the selection process, noting the difficulty of delivering disappointment to players who missed out but emphasizing her confidence in the final group of twelve.
"We are ready to head to the Netherlands and represent the red, white and blue," Stanford said in a recent interview with The Golf Channel. "It has been a pleasure to put together this team, and I love every player we have chosen." The roster features a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh faces. At 35, Lindy Duncan and 26‑year‑old Auston Kim are the only rookies in Stanford’s squad.
Duncan’s debut is noteworthy because she becomes the oldest first‑time Solheim Cup participant since Nancy Scranton, who first played at age 39 in 2000. Their inclusion underscores the captain’s willingness to reward recent form and perseverance. Veteran Solheim Cup competitors Lilia Vu and Lexi Thompson, both of whom have faced personal challenges this season—Vu with a dip in performance and Thompson preparing for motherhood—were not selected. Likewise, promising players Lucy Li and Jenny Bae missed out after missing the cut at the CPKC Women’s Open.
Megan Khang, now 28, brings a wealth of experience, having competed in four Solheim Cups. She was instrumental in the United States’ 2024 victory at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, posting an unbeaten 3‑0‑0 record. "When I got the call from Angela, I sat there for a moment and she asked, ‘Are you going to smile?’" Khang recalled. "I was stunned and thrilled.
Once you play in one Solheim Cup, you never want to miss another, and I can’t wait to get back to Bernardus." Rose Zhang, 23, also returns after participating in the 2023 and 2024 editions. Like Khang, she posted a perfect 4‑0‑0 record in the 2024 event. Zhang has enjoyed a strong LPGA season, tallying three top‑10 finishes in 14 starts and a tied‑eighth place at the Standard Portland Classic.
Stanford praised her consistency: "Rose has succeeded at every level she’s played, and she’s always a winner." Duncan’s recent form has been impressive. Over the past two years on the LPGA Tour she has collected 14 top‑25 finishes, highlighted by a tie for second at the 2025 Chevron Championship. "A few years ago I was close to walking away from the game," Duncan admitted. "To persevere through those tough moments and now earn a spot on this team is an incredible honor.
It’s been a dream for a long time, and finally achieving it feels surreal." Andrea Lee, set for her third Solheim Cup appearance, qualified as the highest‑ranked American not already on the points list. She has a 3‑2‑2 Solheim Cup record and partnered with Zhang in 2024 to secure two decisive foursome victories.
Alison Lee, also heading into her third Cup, returns after a maternity break and boasts a 2‑5‑0 record over seven matches, including wins in the 2015 and 2024 editions. She has posted three top‑five finishes this season, tying for third at both the Mizuho Americas Open and the Dow Championship. World No. 1 Nelly Korda tops the points list, having captured four victories this year, notably the Chevron Championship in April and the U.S.
Open in June. Stanford lauded her growth: "I’m really proud of Nelly because she has matured enormously—her composure and calm under pressure are remarkable. She carries a lot of the tour’s expectations, and she’s risen to the occasion." Angel Yin and Jennifer Kupcho also return for their fourth Solheim Cup, while Yealimi Noh, who finished third at the AIG Women’s Open, ranks fourth on the U.S.
points list. Auston Kim will make her debut, and Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz round out the automatically qualified players. The 2024 Solheim Cup saw the United States claim the trophy, and the 2025 edition promises another fiercely contested battle.
Fans can watch every match live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, with streaming options available without a contract. For those looking to experience the course firsthand, bookings are open at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland. As the teams finalize preparations, the narrative centers on a blend of experience, youthful energy, and personal stories of resilience.
The United States squad, bolstered by Khang’s veteran poise, Zhang’s rising talent, and Duncan’s inspiring comeback, aims to defend the title against a European side eager to reclaim the Cup. The stage is set, the players are ready, and the world will be watching to see which continent hoists the Solheim Cup aloft this September.