Lilia Vu exits Solheim Cup as U.S. team alternate for wedding
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Lilia Vu will depart the 2026 Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands to attend a friend's wedding. As the designated alternate for the U.S. team, Vu traveled with the squad but was restricted to practice sessions and did not compete in the event. She currently faces a slump on the LPGA Tour, having missed the cut in her last 10 individual starts. U.S. captain Angela Stanford finalized her 12-person roster ahead of the opening ceremony, choosing to include Angel Yin despite recent fitness concerns. Yin rejoined the tour following a two-month recovery from stomach issues and sought extra reps on the course to prepare. Vu, a former world No. 1 who clinched the cup for the U.S. in 2024, is scheduled to fly back to the United States on Friday to attend the wedding of former teammate Erin Choi.
- •Lilia Vu will not compete as the U.S. alternate for the 2026 Solheim Cup.
- •Vu is leaving the Netherlands for the wedding of former UCLA teammate Erin Choi.
- •The U.S. team officially set its 12-person roster before the opening ceremony.
- •Angel Yin will participate in the tournament after recovering from recent health issues.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Lilia Vu won't get Solheim start, heads back for best friend's wedding
"Lilia Vu is the U.S. alternate for the Solheim Cup but plans to leave early for her best friend's wedding.
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