Angel Yin recently opened up about the health challenges she has faced leading up to the Solheim Cup and reaffirmed her commitment to the United States squad, insisting that she would never put the team’s aspirations at risk. Yin earned an automatic berth for Team USA through the U.S. Solheim Cup points list, joining captain Angela Stanford’s roster as the Americans aim to defend the trophy at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands and capture their first overseas victory since 2015.
The 27‑year‑old has struggled with a lingering stomach ailment that has kept her out of competition for an extended period. She has not completed a full 72‑hole event since May and has entered only one LPGA tournament since June, where she missed the cut by a staggering 13 strokes after returning from the undisclosed illness.
The condition has also caused her to lose more than two and a half stone in weight, prompting doubts about her ability to compete at the highest level. During her pre‑tournament press conference, Yin was candid about the doubts that crossed her mind.
"Yes, of course. I know it sounds crazy that I’m here because I played a week ago in Boston and it wasn’t great," she said. She explained that her recent rounds of 81 and 76 were far from the scores she would like to showcase for a team hoping to bring the Cup home.
"It isn’t ideal," she added, "but this is the biggest event in women’s golf and the 20th Solheim Cup, so I wanted to be honest. I would never jeopardise America." Yin described the internal conversations she had with herself, her support staff, and captain Stanford. "I had honest talks with myself in the mirror, with my team, and obviously with Angela.
She’s the only person besides my family that I’ve kept updated throughout this process," she explained. When she asked her caddie to check with Stanford—"Do you want me here?"—the captain’s affirmative answer sealed Yin’s decision to travel to the Netherlands. "If she had said no, I wouldn’t be here," Yin affirmed, emphasizing the confidence the captain’s endorsement gave her.
Captain Stanford, in turn, reiterated that Yin would be part of the playing roster despite the presence of former world No. 1 Lilia Vu, who was already on site in uniform and could have been called upon as a last‑minute alternate.
Yin spent Wednesday practicing alone on the front nine before joining the rest of the team on the back nine, and she reported feeling positive about her game’s trajectory. "I’m feeling great," she said. "Everyone has different opinions, but I think my game is not bad.
Every day it gets better. It’s like art—people see it differently, but results are what count." Yin also underscored that the final decision rests with the captain, who bears responsibility for the entire squad. "I just need to do my part and wait for her call.
Whatever she decides will be the best decision because we trust her leadership," she added. In a practice match, Yin teamed up with Yealimi Noh to defeat Alison Lee and Megan Khang. Lee praised Yin’s work ethic, noting, "Angel is playing great golf.
She’s working hard, putting in the effort, probably the hardest out here. She wants to make the reps, she wants to give her best, and she has earned her spot. There’s nothing but great things to say about her." The Solheim Cup coverage on Sky Sports Golf will feature at least twelve hours of live broadcasting over the first two days, beginning at 6 a.m.
on Friday and Saturday, with the opening foursomes teeing 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), and the final day’s singles will start at 9 a.m., leading into the decisive tee shot at 10:10 a.m. Sky Sports+ will stream the closing ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, while the opening ceremony on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
will reveal the first‑day pairings. Fans eager to follow the drama can watch Team Europe’s bid to reclaim the trophy live on Sky Sports, with all three days of action from September 11‑13 available on Sky Sports Golf. For those without a contract, NOW offers streaming options and the latest Sky Sports deals.
The narrative surrounding Yin’s health, her determination to contribute, and the broader team dynamics adds an extra layer of intrigue to what promises to be a historic Solheim Cup showdown.