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 selections come on the heels of the CPKC Women’s Open, where Andrea Lee and Alison Lee secured their spots on the U.S. squad by climbing the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Joining them are automatic qualifiers Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz, all of whom earned their places through the Solheim Cup points system.
The competition will be staged at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from September 11‑13, with every round broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf. Anna Nordqvist had already announced her three European captain’s picks in August, so both teams now have their line‑ups set. Of the U.S.
contingent, only two players are making their debut: 35‑year‑old Lindy Duncan and 26‑year‑old Auston Kim. Duncan’s age makes her the second‑oldest rookie in Solheim Cup history, trailing only Nancy Scranton, who first competed at age 39 in 2000. Stanford reflected on the selection process in an interview with The Golf Channel, saying, “It’s been a lot of fun, but there were tough moments too.
You have to tell people they didn’t make the team, and that’s never easy. Still, I love the twelve players we have and I’m excited to head to the Netherlands representing the red, white and blue.” Veteran Solheim Cup participants Lilia Vu, who has struggled with form this season, and Lexi Thompson, who is expecting her first child early next year, missed out on the squad. Likewise, Lucy Li and Jenny Bae were left off after both missed the cut at the CPKC Women’s Open.
Megan Khang brings a wealth of experience to the U.S. side. The 28‑year‑old has already competed in four Solheim Cups and was a key contributor to the United States’ 2024 victory at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, finishing the event with an unbeaten 3‑0‑0 record. When Stanford called to deliver the news, Khang recalled, “She asked me if I was going to smile.
I was stunned—it’s an honor to be chosen. Once you’ve played in one, you never want to miss another, and I can’t wait to get to Bernardus.” Rose Zhang, a 23‑year‑old who also earned a captain’s pick, has now appeared in two Solheim Cups (2023 and 2024) and matched Khang’s perfect 4‑0‑0 record in the 2024 edition. Zhang has enjoyed a strong LPGA season, posting three top‑10 finishes in 14 starts and tying for eighth at the Standard Portland Classic. Stanford praised her, noting, “Rose has succeeded at every level she’s played at; she’s a proven winner.” Lindy Duncan’s résumé includes two solid years on the LPGA Tour with 14 top‑25 finishes, highlighted by a tied‑second place at the 2025 Chevron Championship.
She reflected on her journey, saying, “A few years ago I was close to stepping away from golf. To persevere through those challenges and now wear the U.S.
colors is a huge honor. It always felt like a distant dream, and now it’s a reality.” Andrea Lee, set for her third Solheim Cup, secured her place as the highest‑ranked American in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings who had not qualified through points. She has represented the United States twice before, posting a 3‑2‑2 record, and was instrumental in the 2024 foursomes victories alongside Zhang. Alison Lee also returns for a third Solheim Cup, having contributed to Team USA’s triumphs in 2015 and 2024.
The 31‑year‑old, a new mother, holds a 2‑5‑0 record over seven matches and is enjoying a strong LPGA season with three top‑five finishes, including tied‑third places at the Mizuho Americas Open and the Dow Championship. World No. 1 Nelly Korda tops the automatic qualifiers list, having captured four titles this season, notably the Chevron Championship in April and the U.S.
Open in June. Stanford lauded her development, saying, “I’m proud of Nelly; she’s grown into a leader, handling the pressure of the tour with poise.” Returning veterans Angel Yin and Jennifer Kupcho will each be playing 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 automatic qualifiers.
The stage is set for an intense showdown between the United States and Europe, with both captains confident in their selections. Fans can follow every swing live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, or stream the action without a contract through Sky’s online platform. The tournament promises high‑stakes competition, national pride, and the chance for newcomers like Duncan and Kim to make a lasting impression on one of women’s golf’s most prestigious stages.