Angel Yin has openly discussed the possibility of sitting out the Solheim Cup after battling a stomach illness, emphasizing that she would never compromise Team USA's chances of securing an away victory in the Netherlands. Yin earned an automatic berth on Angela Stanford’s squad by finishing high on the U.S.
Solheim Cup points list, and the American team is aiming to defend the trophy at Bernardus Golf and achieve its first win on European soil since 2015. At 27, Yin has not completed a full 72‑hole tournament since May and has only entered a single LPGA event since June. In that outing she missed the cut by a staggering 13 strokes, a result she attributes to lingering effects from an undisclosed gastrointestinal issue.
The illness forced her to lose more than two and a half stone, raising serious doubts about her fitness for the premier team competition. During her pre‑tournament press conference, Yin admitted she had indeed considered withdrawing. "Yes, of course.
I know it sounds crazy that I’m here because I played a week ago in Boston and it obviously wasn’t great," she said. She described her recent rounds of 81 and 76 as far from the standard she would like to present when representing her country. "It’s not ideal.
You don’t want to be the player who lets America down," she added. Yin stressed that she had been working tirelessly to regain form, recognizing the Solheim Cup as the most significant event in women’s golf and the 20th edition of the competition. "I wanted to be honest, because I would never jeopardise America," she told reporters. She explained that she had honest conversations with herself, her support team, and captain Angela Stanford, who she described as the only person besides her family she kept fully informed throughout the health saga.
When asked about the captain’s role, Yin recounted a pivotal moment: "I asked my caddie to check with her: ‘Do you want me here?’ If she had said no, I wouldn’t be here. She said yes. With that belief and confidence from her, why wouldn’t I show up?" Stanford, in turn, reaffirmed during her own press conference that Yin would be part of the lineup, despite the presence of former world No. 1 Lilia Vu—who contributed a crucial half‑point in the 2024 victory—standing by as a potential last‑minute alternate.
Yin’s preparation on Wednesday reflected her determination. She practiced the front nine alone before joining the rest of Team USA on the back nine, and the two‑time LPGA winner said she felt her game was showing promising signs as the crucial week approached. "I’m feeling great," she said.
"Everyone has their own opinions, but I think my game is solid. Every day it gets better. Golf is like art—opinions vary, but results are what count." She acknowledged that the final decision rests with the captain, whose responsibility is to field the strongest team.
"I can be as confident as I want, but ultimately it’s up to the captain. I just have to do my part and wait for her call. Whatever she decides will be the right call because we trust her leadership," Yin affirmed.
In a practice match, Yin teamed with Yealimi Noh to defeat Alison Lee and Megan Khang. Lee was impressed by Yin’s performance despite her limited recent competitive play. "Angel is playing great golf," Lee said. "She’s working hard, putting in the effort, probably the hardest out here.
She wants the reps, she wants to give her best. She’s earned her spot and there’s nothing but praise for her." The event’s broadcast schedule was also outlined. Sky Sports Golf will provide at least twelve hours of live coverage over the first two days, beginning at 6 a.m.
on Friday and Saturday ahead of the opening foursomes at 6:40 a.m. (7:40 a.m. local time). The afternoon four‑ball sessions are slated for 12:05 p.m.
(1:05 p.m. local), with coverage extending until the final putt is holed. Sunday’s singles matches start at 9 a.m., with the opening tee shot at 10:10 a.m. Sky Sports+ will air the closing ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
on Sunday, while the opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. will reveal the day‑one pairings.
Fans eager to follow the drama can watch Team Europe’s quest to reclaim the cup live on Sky Sports, with all three days of competition—from September 11 to 13—broadcast on Sky Sports Golf. Additional viewing options include Sky Sports deals or streaming without a contract via NOW.