Team USA captain Angela Stanford has publicly reassured fans and teammates that Angel Yin will be healthy enough to compete in this week’s Solheim Cup showdown against Team Europe, and she has expressed confidence that her squad can secure a vital away win on Dutch soil. Yin’s recent tournament record has been sparse; she has not completed a full 72‑hole event since May. In June she missed the cut at the U.S.
Women’s Open and later withdrew from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship after a bout of illness forced her out of the competition. Despite these setbacks, Yin, a two‑time LPGA Tour champion, still finished second on the U.S. Solheim Cup points list.
Her position is a testament to her strong performances earlier in the season, even though an undisclosed stomach problem caused her to lose roughly 35 pounds and forced her to sit out the final two majors. Stanford highlighted that Yin’s recent form does not diminish her potential contribution to the U.S. team’s quest to retain the Cup at Bernardus Golf.
"She’s here and she has played two practice rounds," Stanford said during the press conference. "She will play, because that’s in the spirit of this competition." The captain explained that the Solheim Cup traditionally includes a captain’s agreement that outlines how many matches each player is expected to contest, and that most players will see action at least once before the final Sunday singles. "We’re still assessing and watching," Stanford added, noting that Yin appears happy and eager to compete. In addition to Yin, Lilia Vu was observed on the practice range in the Netherlands, wearing her Team USA uniform.
Vu, a former world No. 1 who secured a decisive half‑point in the 2024 victory, is being kept as a possible last‑minute substitution should the team need extra depth. The United States are chasing their first win on European soil since 2015 and hope to achieve consecutive Solheim Cup triumphs for the first time since 2017. Stanford conveyed unwavering faith in her roster’s ability to deliver a historic away victory.
"Playing in Europe demands mental toughness and a strong team bond," Stanford explained. "I truly believe they have that. They’re all on the same page." She emphasized that the team has been discussing strategy and mindset throughout the lead‑up to the event and will continue those conversations before each match. "There’s nothing more I need to say to them; they want to win just as much as I do," she said.
Stanford praised the quality of golf on display, noting that while the technical skill will be evident, the decisive factor will be the inner resolve that pushes players over the finish line. The captain also observed that the players seem to be settling in well. "They’re not peaking yet, but they’re getting comfortable, learning the course, and hitting great shots. It’s been enjoyable to watch," Stanford remarked.
She hopes the team will start to peak during the Friday morning sessions, which could set the tone for the rest of the competition. Sky Sports Golf will provide extensive coverage of the Solheim Cup, offering at least twelve hours of live broadcast across the first two days.
The coverage begins at 6 a.m. local time on Friday and Saturday, leading up to the opening foursomes matches that tee off at 6:40 a.m. (7:40 a.m.
local). The afternoon four‑ball sessions are scheduled for 12:05 p.m.
(1:05 p.m. local) on both days, with commentary continuing until the final putt is holed. Sunday’s singles matches start at 9 a.m., with the first tee shot at 10:10 a.m.
Sky Sports+ will stream the closing ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday after the champion is crowned, and the opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. will reveal the day‑one pairings. Fans eager to see who will lift the Solheim Cup can follow Team Europe’s attempt to reclaim the trophy live on Sky Sports, with all three days of competition—September 11‑13—broadcast on Sky Sports Golf.
Viewers can also explore the latest Sky Sports subscription offers or stream the action without a contract via NOW. The atmosphere in the Netherlands promises to be electric, and with the United States poised to overcome recent injury concerns, the stage is set for a compelling and tightly contested series that could produce one of the most memorable chapters in Solheim Cup history.