Official Website Of The 2008 Curtis Cup Match

1974

Hank Aaron hits 715th homer, besting Ruth

Richard Nixon resigns from the Presidency

Ali regains his world heavyweight title

The United States won the 18th International Match for the Curtis Cup, 13 to 5, at the San Francisco Golf Club in a fog- bound, chilly setting. The 8- point margin equaled that of the 1966 Match, and it brought the United States its 14th victory in 18 matches. Great Britain and Ireland won twice, and two matches ended in ties.

At the end of the first day's foursomes, the Teams were tied; both had won a match, while one match was halved. In the afternoon's singles, four of the six matches went to the 18th hole; the United States won four, halved one, and lost one. Mrs. Jane Bastanchury Booth, Miss Debbie Massey, Miss Bonnie Lauer, and Miss Beth Barry all won, while Miss Maureen Walker won for the British and Irish side. Miss Cynthia Hill and Miss Tegwen Perkins halved. At the end of the day's play, the United States was ahead, 6 points to 3.

The next day the United States Team won two of the three foursomes to take an 8 to 4 lead, and in the afternoon's singles, the United States won five of six matches. Only Mary McKenna was able to win a point for Great Britain and Ireland. Mrs. Booth was the leading point- winner on either side, with two singles and two foursomes victories. In three Curtis Cup Matches Mrs. Booth won seven of a possible nine points. Mrs. Allison Choate was the non- playing Captain for the United States, while Mrs. I.C. Robertson, who played in five previous Matches was non- playing Captain for Great Britain and Ireland.

Championship Facts

Curtis Cup Match

PAR AND YARDAGE – The Old Course at St. Andrews will be set up at 6,638 yards and par is 36-36—72.

GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT – The Old Course was not designed by an architect but has evolved over six centuries. Golf was first played over the Old Course in the early 1400s.

THE OLD COURSE AT ST. ANDREWS HOLE-BY-HOLE: Total: 6,638 yards, par 72

SCHEDULE OF PLAY – On May 30 and May 31 there will be three foursomes and three four-ball matches. On June 1 there will be eight singles matches (18 holes each).

Starting Times –
Friday: 8 a.m. for foursomes; 12:15 p.m. for four-balls
Saturday: 8 a.m. for foursomes; 12:15 p.m. for four-balls
Sunday: 10 a.m. for singles

The 2008 Match will be the first year for the three-day format. The four-ball matches will be new to the Curtis Cup.

WHAT IS THE CURTIS CUP MATCH? – The Curtis Cup Match is contested by women amateur golfers, one team from the United States of America (USA) and one team from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales (GB&I). The teams consist of not more than eight players and a captain. The Match is conducted every two years, alternately in the United States and Great Britain/Ireland.

FOURSOME – A match where two players compete against two other players in alternate-shot format, with each side playing just one ball.

FOUR-BALL – A match in which two players (side) play their better ball against the better ball of the two other players (side).

SINGLES – A match in which one player plays against another.

SCORING – A victory in each match scores one point. In the event a match goes 18 holes without a decision, one-half point is awarded to each side.

OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES – The flag raising ceremony will be held at the Old Course at St. Andrews at 6 p.m. on May 29. The closing ceremony will be held immediately following play Sunday. Both events are open to the public.

ADMISSION – For more information about tickets, click here.


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