Team USA captain Angela Stanford has publicly reassured fans and teammates that Angel Yin will be healthy enough to compete against Team Europe in this week’s Solheim Cup, and she has expressed confidence that her squad can secure a hard‑won victory on foreign soil in the Netherlands. Yin’s recent tournament 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 later withdrawing from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship that same month due to a stomach ailment. Despite those setbacks, the two‑time LPGA Tour winner finished second on the U.S. Solheim Cup points list, a remarkable achievement given that she missed the final two majors because of the undisclosed gastrointestinal issue that caused her to lose roughly 2.5 stone.
Her most recent LPGA outing, the FM Championship, ended in a missed cut by a wide margin—13 strokes behind the qualifying line. Nevertheless, Stanford maintains that the 27‑year‑old still possesses the ability to contribute meaningfully to Team USA’s bid to retain the trophy at Bernardus Golf.
"She’s here, she’s taken two practice rounds, and she’s ready to play," Stanford said at a press conference. "That’s the spirit of this competition. Every Solheim Cup we have a captain’s agreement that outlines who plays how many matches.
It’s become customary now for players to be in the line‑up at least once before Sunday. We’re still assessing, but she’s present, she’s happy, and she’s ready to compete." Lilia Vu, who traveled to the Netherlands with the U.S. contingent, was spotted in team apparel during Tuesday’s practice session. The former world No.
1, who secured the decisive half‑point in the 2024 victory, could be called upon as a last‑minute replacement if the situation demands. The United States are chasing their first win on European soil since 2015 and hope to achieve back‑to‑back Solheim Cup triumphs for the first time since 2017.
Stanford exudes optimism, believing her team has the mental fortitude and cohesion required to succeed away from home. "Playing in Europe tests your mental toughness and your unity as a squad," Stanford explained. "I truly believe they have that. They’re all on the same page.
We’ve discussed this leading up to the event, and we’ll revisit it before Thursday night’s matches. There’s nothing more I need to tell them—they want to win just as much as I do." She added, "The quality of golf we’ll see is exceptional.
The question is what inner resolve each player has to push across the finish line." Stanford also commented on the team’s current form: "They all seem to be 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. Ideally, we’ll start peaking by Friday morning and lead each session from there." Sky Sports Golf will broadcast at least 12 hours of live coverage across the first two days of the competition.
The coverage kicks off at 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, leading into the opening foursomes matches that tee off 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 time) on both days, with commentary continuing until the final putt is sunk. Sunday’s singles matches begin at 9 a.m., with the first tee shot at 10:10 a.m.
Sky Sports+ will stream the closing ceremony live from 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, following the crowning of the Solheim Cup champions.
The opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. will reveal the day‑one pairings. Fans eager to see which side lifts the Solheim Cup can watch Team Europe’s challenge to reclaim the trophy exclusively on Sky Sports, with all three days of action broadcast live from September 11‑13. For those looking to follow the competition via streaming, NOW offers contract‑free options and the latest Sky Sports deals.
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