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Nelly Korda has secured her spot on the United States Solheim Cup team
by RJ OchoaJun 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
GAINESVILLE, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Nelly Korda of Team United States reacts on the 18th hole during the Saturday Foursomes matches against Team Europe during the second round of the Solheim Cup 2024 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on September 14, 2024 in Gainesville, Virginia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Getty ImagesSome things are simply a matter of formality.
It was announced on Tuesday that Nelly Korda, the number one player in the world, has officially secured a spot on the United States Solheim Cup Team. She is the first player to officially quality.
GAINESVILLE, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Nelly Korda of Team United States plays her shot from the third tee during the Sunday Singles matches during the final round of the Solheim Cup 2024 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on September 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe United States will square off against their European counterparts later this fall in the Netherlands. It will mark Korda’s fifth appearance in the Solheim Cup at large.
Nelly went 3-1-0 during the 2024 rendition of the Solheim Cup. Her lone loss came against Charley Hull during Sunday singles.
It goes without saying that the American side will be better off for Nelly being a part of it. United States Captain Angela Stanford is pleased to have Nelly already establish her spot.
“I am truly excited Nelly is the first to qualify for our team,” said Stanford. “Nelly’s hard work, demeanor, and competitiveness make her an asset and I can’t wait to watch her compete for the USA at Bernardus.”
Onward.
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