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Angel Yin confirmed for Team USA Solheim Cup

9/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Angela Stanford confirmed Angel Yin will play for Team USA at the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.
Yin qualified on the Solheim Cup points list despite missing final two majors because of a stomach issue.
She has not completed a 72-hole tournament since May, missed the U.S. Women’s Open cut, and lost 2.5 stone while recovering.
Team USA seeks its first Solheim Cup win on European soil since 2015.

History

Historical Context

Since its 1990 debut, the biennial Solheim Cup alternates between Europe and the United States. The 2000 edition, held at Loch Lomond in Scotland, saw Europe win 14-11, while the U.S. captured its first European-soil victory only later. The United States now leads the series 11-8, most recently regaining the Cup with a 15.5-12.5 win in 2024.

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Story summary

Angela Stanford confirmed Angel Yin will play for Team USA at the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.
Yin qualified on the Solheim Cup points list despite missing final two majors because of a stomach issue.
She has not completed a 72-hole tournament since May, missed the U.S. Women’s Open cut, and lost 2.5 stone while recovering.
Team USA seeks its first Solheim Cup win on European soil since 2015.

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