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 remains confident that her squad can secure a victory on foreign soil in the Netherlands. Yin’s recent competitive record has been sparse. She has not completed a full 72‑hole event since May, having missed the cut at the U.S.
Women’s Open in June and subsequently withdrawing from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship later that month because of a stomach ailment. Despite those setbacks, the two‑time LPGA Tour winner still managed to finish second on the U.S. Solheim Cup points list, a testament to her strong performances earlier in the season. The undisclosed gastrointestinal issue caused her to lose roughly 2.5 stone, but Stanford believes the 27‑year‑old’s resilience and skill will still make her a valuable contributor as the United States seeks to defend the trophy at Bernardus Golf.
"She’s here, she’s taken two practice rounds, and she’s ready to play," Stanford said during her press briefing. "That’s the spirit of this competition.
Every Solheim Cup we have a captain’s agreement that outlines how many matches each player will contest. In recent years, we’ve made sure that every player gets at least one session before the Sunday singles. We’re still monitoring her condition, but she’s present, she’s happy, and she’s ready to compete." In addition to Yin, Lilia Vu was spotted on the practice range in the Netherlands, wearing her Team USA apparel. Vu, a former world No.
1 who secured the decisive half‑point in the 2024 victory, could serve as a last‑minute option if the captain feels she can add depth to the lineup. The United States is chasing a historic first win on European soil since 2015 and hopes to achieve back‑to‑back titles for the first time since 2017.
Stanford expressed unwavering faith in her squad’s mental toughness and unity, qualities she believes are essential when playing away from home. "When you travel to Europe you need mental strength and a strong team bond," Stanford explained. "I truly think we have that.
Everyone is on the same page. We’ve talked about our game plan leading up to this event, and we’ll revisit it before Thursday night’s matches.
There’s nothing more I need to say – they all want to win as much as I do." She added that the quality of golf on display will be exceptional, but the decisive factor will be the inner resolve that pushes players over the finish line. "The golf itself is going to be spectacular, but what matters deep down is what you have inside to get across that final hurdle," Stanford said. "The team is in a good mental space. We’re not at peak performance yet – they’re still settling in, learning the nuances of the course, and hitting great shots.
It’s been a pleasure to watch their progress." Stanford hopes the team will start to peak early on Friday morning, aiming to dominate each session and build momentum toward the Sunday singles. Broadcast details were also outlined. Sky Sports Golf will provide at least twelve hours of live coverage across the first two days, beginning at 6 a.m.
local time on Friday and Saturday, with the opening foursomes teeing off at 6:40 a.m. (7:40 a.m.
local). The afternoon four‑ball matches are scheduled for 12:05 p.m. (1:05 p.m.
local) each day, and coverage will continue through the final putt. Sunday’s singles competition will 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, following the crowning of the Solheim Cup champion, while the opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
will reveal the day‑one pairings. Fans eager to see whether Team USA can pull off an away triumph can follow the action live on Sky Sports, which will broadcast all three days of the competition from September 11‑13. Additional offers include streaming via NOW with no contract, as well as promotional deals for booking tee times at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland. In summary, despite Angel Yin’s recent health challenges, Captain Angela Stanford remains optimistic about her inclusion and the overall readiness of Team USA.
The squad’s blend of experience, mental fortitude, and emerging talent positions them well to challenge a strong European side on their home turf. The upcoming matches will test their resolve, but the captain’s confidence suggests that the United States is poised to make a serious bid for the Solheim Cup, potentially ending a decade‑long drought of victories in Europe.