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And so ends the first day of play at the 2008 Curtis Cup Match. Both teams played well, with the Americans holding a 4-2 lead after the first six matches. It was interesting to watch the different formats - alternate-shot foursomes in the morning, best-ball four-balls in the afternoon. Amanda Blumenherst and Stacy Lewis, who both earned a victory in both formats, certainly seem to have the hang of each!
Wandering around the golf course during the matches was a wonderful experience, walking in crowds that seemed to number at least 5,000. One of my favorite sights of the day was the standard bearers, who seem to have it a bit easier than their American compatriots. Here, the standards are carried on trolleys (hand carts for golf bags).
There was lots of rain this morning (although the sun did make an appearance late in the day) and quite a bit of chilly air but not a lot of wind today. Perhaps that will change tomorrow?
Beth Murrison
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