Meet the 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup team, including three captain's picks
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Key Points:
- U.S. Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford completed her 12-player team with three captain’s picks: veterans Rose Zhang, Megan Khang, and rookie Lindy Duncan.
- Nine players qualified automatically, led by world No. 1 Nelly Korda, with most selections based on U.S. Solheim points and world rankings.
- Notable omissions included Jenny Bae and Kiara Romero, despite Romero’s strong recent performances as an amateur.
- The Solheim Cup will be held September 11-13 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, with the U.S. entering as defending champions and holding an 11-7-1 all-time series lead over Europe.
- European captain Anna Nordqvist finalized her team three weeks prior, setting the stage for a competitive event.
