Curtis Cup Match - USGA

Curtis Cup MatchJune 8-10, 2012The Nairn Golf Club, Nairn, Scotland

2010 Curtis Cup Match ChampionUnited States of AmericaThe Curtis CupOfficially named “The Women’s International Cup,” the cup for the Curtis Cup Match was officially presented in 1932 by Harriot and Margaret Curtis, sisters who wonthe U.S. Women’s Amateur four times between them. The cup, a silver bowl of Paul Revere design, is inscribed “To stimulate friendly rivalry among the women golfersof many lands.” The Curtis Cup was first presented in 1927 to give momentum to the proposed competition, but play didn’t begin until 1932, largely because offinancial reasons.

Curtis Cup Match 337th Curtis Cup MatchJune 8-10, 2012The Nairn Golf Club, Nairn, ScotlandPar: TBDYardage: TBDCourse Architects: Old Tom Morris, James Braid, BenSayersOpened: 1887Contact InformationClub Administrative InformationTBDCurtis Cup Administrative InformationUSGA Championship Communications Contact:Beth MurrisonCurtis Cup

4 Curtis Cup Match2012 Conditions of PlayThe TeamsThe Curtis Cup Match is played by women amateur golfers,one team from the United States of America and one teamfrom England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales(GB&I). The teams consist of not more than eight players anda captain.The USA Team is selected by the USGA International TeamSelection Committee. The Ladies Golf Union selects the teamfrom Great Britain and Ireland. Players must be citizens of thecountry they represent.Schedule of PlayTo be determinedScoringVictory in a match scores one point. When a match goes 18holes without a decision, one-half point is awarded to eachside.MiscellaneousThe Match is conducted every two years, alternately in theUnited States of America and Great Britain and Ireland. Thecountry winning the Match takes custody of the trophy for theensuing two years. In case of a tie, the trophy remains with theprevious winner.Curtis Cup

Curtis Cup Match 5United States of America Wins 2010 MatchThe USA defeated Great Britain and Ireland, 12½-7½, inthe 36th Curtis Cup Match at the 6,247-yard, par-70 EssexCounty Club, clinching the Cup when Jennifer Johnson madea 2-foot putt at the 14th hole.GB&I won four of Sunday’s eight singles matches, but theeffort wasn’t enough to overcome Saturday’s 8½-3½ deficit.The USA has now won 27 of the biennial matches that beganin 1932. GB&I has won six times, the last in 1996. Three matcheswere tied.Minutes before the winning putt, the two teams tradedpoints when the USA’s Alexis Thompson defeated GB&I’sSally Watson, 6 and 5, and GB&I’s Danielle McVeigh edgedJennifer Song, 3 and 2. The Curtis Cup totals stood at 9½ to4½, and the USA needed at least a half-point to win.With Johnson’s ball resting against high fringe at the 14thgreen, she made a superb chip and holed her putt for a par. Itsealed a 5-and-4 victory over Rachel Jennings of GB&I andsecured the needed 10½ points for the United States.“It was the highlight of my amateur career, so far. It was cool,”Johnson said of clinching the winning point.Noreen Mohler, captain of the USA team, said her team’svictory was a continuation of Saturday’s play, when the USAswept six matches. “Yesterday was huge,” she said, “We justcontinued making the putts.”Johnson and Thompson were the only undefeated players thisweek. Thompson won four matches and halved one. Johnson,who sat out Saturday’s four-ball matches, won three andhalved one. McVeigh was the top point-winner for GB&I with2½ points against two losses.Thompson, 15, was overpowering in her match with Watson,hitting long tee shots and frequently firing at the flagstick.Thompson won the first hole with a par and was 4 up afternine holes. With the usual match-play concessions, she wastwo under par for the match.McVeigh, the longest hitter on the GB&I team, used herpower and superb touch on the greens to take early controlof her match with Song. She went 1 up with an eagle on the457-yard, par-5 fifth hole after hitting a 5-iron to the greenand holing a 20-foot putt. She won the eighth with a 60-footbirdie putt. Her bogey won the ninth after Song’s drivebounced sharply right into the high fescue grass, starting Songon a trail to a double-bogey.McVeigh won the 13th with a par to go 4 up. Song won the15th with a birdie to cut the margin to three holes. They halvedthe 16th, ending the match.“That’s what I went out to do, play well, and try to filter itdown to the rest of the team,” McVeigh said.GB&I’s other three wins came when Lisa Maguire edgedKimberly Kim, 1 up, and her twin sister Leona Maguire defeatedTiffany Lua, 2 and 1. Holly Clyburn defeated StephanieKono, 2 and 1 for the fourth GB&I singles point. The USAclaimed its remaining two points by 4-and-3 margins whenCydney Clanton defeated Hannah Barwood and Jessica Kordadefeated Pamela Pretswell.GB&I Captain Mary McKenna said her team remained upbeat,“They tried their best out there and to halve in singles (matches)was superb. We will rise again.”Curtis Cup

6 Curtis Cup Match2010 Match NotesWeatherFriday was a mix of clouds and sun, with temperatures in the60s. Saturday was cool, with a light rain throughout much ofthe day. Sunday was cool with drizzle throughout the day.NotesThe victory was the seventh consecutive win for the USA team… The USA Team featured three USGA champions – KimberlyKim (2006 Women’s Amateur); Jennifer Song (2009 Women’sAmateur, 2009 Women’s Amateur Public Links); and AlexisThompson (2008 U.S. Girls’ Junior) … Song and Thompsonturned pro the week after the Curtis Cup … The GB&I captain,Mary McKenna, played in a record nine Matches for the GreatBritain and Ireland side … 15-year-old twins Leona and LisaMaguire of Ireland were the youngest players in GB&I history… Great Britain and Ireland held a lead after the first dayfor the first time since 1996, which was the last time it won theMatch … All three matches in the Friday morning foursomeswere halved, the first time that happened in the history of theCurtis Cup Match.Curtis Cup

Curtis Cup Match 736th Curtis Cup Match ResultsJune 11-13, 2010Essex County Club, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass.Par: 36-34—70, Yardage: 6,247GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GB&I USAFOURSOMESSally Watson/Rachel Jennings (halved) Jennifer Song/Jennifer Johnson (halved) ½ ½Hannah Barwood/Holly Clyburn (halved) Alexis Thompson/Jessica Korda (halved) ½ ½Danielle McVeigh/Leona Maguire (halved) Cydney Clanton/Stephanie Kono (halved) ½ ½Day 1 Foursomes 1½ 1½FOUR-BALLSDanielle McVeigh/Pamela Pretswell (4 and 3) Jennifer Song/Kimberly Kim 1 0Rachel Jennings/Leona Maguire Alexis Thompson/Jennifer Johnson (3 and 2) 0 1Sally Watson/Lisa Maguire (1 up) Jessica Korda/Tiffany Lua 1 0Day 1 Four-balls 2 1Day 1 Total 3½ 2½FOUR-BALLSDanielle McVeigh/Pamela Pretswell Alexis Thompson/Jessica Korda (2 and 1) 0 1Leona Maguire/Lisa Maguire Jennifer Song/Cydney Clanton (3 and 2) 0 1Sally Watson/Rachel Jennings Stephanie Kono/Kimberly Kim (2 up) 0 1Day 2 Four-balls 0 3FOURSOMESDanielle McVeigh/Leona Maguire Alexis Thompson/Jessica Korda (3 and 1) 0 1Hannah Barwood/Holly Clyburn Jennifer Song/Stephanie Kono (3 and 1) 0 1Sally Watson/Rachel Jennings Tiffany Lua/Jennifer Johnson (3 and 2) 0 1Day 2 Foursomes 0 3Day 2 Total 0 6Total at End of Day 2 3½ 8½SINGLESDanielle McVeigh (3 and 2) Jennifer Song 1 0Sally Watson Alexis Thompson (6 and 5) 0 1Rachel Jennings Jennifer Johnson (5 and 4) 0 1Lisa Maguire (1 up) Kimberly Kim 1 0Hannah Barwood Cydney Clanton (4 and 3) 0 1Leona Maguire (2 and 1) Tiffany Lua 1 0Pamela Pretswell Jessica Korda (4 and 3) 0 1Holly Clyburn (2 and 1) Stephanie Kono 1 0Day 3 Singles 4 4Match Totals 7½ 12½Captain: Mary McKennaCaptain: Noreen MohlerCurtis Cup

8 Curtis Cup MatchMatch HistoryOfficially named “The Women’s International Cup,” the cupfor the Curtis Cup Match was officially presented in 1932by Harriot and Margaret Curtis, sisters who won the U.S.Women’s Amateur four times between them. The cup, a silverbowl of Paul Revere design, is inscribed “To stimulate friendlyrivalry among the women golfers of many lands.” The cup wasfirst presented in 1927 to give momentum to the proposedcompetition, but play didn’t begin until 1932, largely becauseof financial reasons.As beloved as the Curtis Cup Match is among those who havebattled for it, no other USGA competition has had such problemsgetting off the ground.The Match has its origins in an informal match played in 1905.Frances Griscom of Philadelphia, the 1900 U.S. Women’sAmateur champion, suggested that it would be fun for agroup to play in the British Ladies Open Amateur, at Cromer,England. Eight Americans made the trip to play, includingGriscom, Georgianna Bishop, the 1904 Women’s Amateurchampion, and Harriot and Margaret Curtis.An informal match developed between the Americans anda team from Britain. Although the USA was soundly beaten,the exhilaration and goodwill established by their visit alwaysstayed with the competitors, particularly with Margaret andHarriot Curtis.Interest in an international match was revived at a 1924 meetingof the Women’s Eastern Golf Association and became a subjectof discussion among the Association, the British Ladies’ GolfUnion and the French Golf Union over the next five years. In1927, the Curtis sisters gave the idea another push by donatinga cup for an international match. Fanny Osgood of Boston wasappointed to again take up the matter with the LGU.A match was tentatively planned for 1928, but financial obstaclesmade it impossible.In 1928, the USGA Women’s Committee appointed a subcommitteeto consider an international match, but the ideawas stymied by the usual lack of funding. In 1930, the greatAmerican amateur Glenna Collett Vare took matters into herown hands and arranged for a group of her countrywomen toplay in Great Britain.In 1931, the LGU agreed to regular matches with the UnitedStates. The USGA then decided to finance the American Teamand administer the competition. The Curtis Cup was acceptedthat same year as the official trophy.The series began the following year with the United Statesopposing Great Britain, with a proviso that France might join inwhenever it was able to do so. While it was hoped that manynations would eventually join in the Match, the Curtis Cup hasremained a two-sided competition.The first Curtis Cup Match was played in 1932 at WentworthGolf Club in England. Marion Hollins captained the AmericanTeam, which consisted of Vare, Maureen Orcutt, VirginiaVan Wie, Opal Hill, Helen Hicks, Leona Pressler Cheney andDorothy Higbie. The team representing Great Britain andIreland was made up of Joyce Wethered, the famous Englishchampion who also served as captain, Wanda Morgan, EnidWilson, Molly Gourlay, Doris Park, Diana Fishwick, Elsie Corlettand Mrs. J.B. Watson. The Americans prevailed, 5 1 ⁄2 to 3 1 ⁄2.The 2008 Match at St. Andrews marked a change in format.The Match changed to a three-day format, featuring threefoursomes and three four-ball (better-ball) matches on thefirst two days. On the final day, there are eight singles matches,meaning all eight players from each side compete in singles.The true meaning of the Curtis Cup Match has never beenovershadowed by the results and the Match has always beenregarded as a vehicle of international friendship and understanding.Curtis Cup

Curtis Cup Match 9Match Results: 1932 to 20101932 (May 21) Wentworth G.C., Wentworth, England (USA leads series 1-0)United States of America, 5½Great Britain & Ireland, 3½Leona Pressler Cheney Maureen Orcutt Elsie Corlett Doris ParkHelen Hicks Virginia Van Wie Diana Fishwick Mrs. J.B. WatsonDorothy Higbie Glenna Collett Vare Molly Gourlay Enid WilsonOpal HillWanda MorganCaptain, Marion HollinsCaptain, Joyce Wethered1934 (Sept. 27-28) Chevy Chase (Md.) Club (USA leads series 2-0)USA, 6½GB&I, 2½Leona Pressler Cheney Maureen Orcutt Pamela Barton Diana PlumptonCharlotte Glutting Lucille Robinson Diana Fishwick J.B. WalkerAniela Goldthwaite Virginia Van Wie Molly GourlayOpal HillWanda MorganCaptain, Glenna Collett VareCaptain, Doris E. Chambers1936 (May 6) King’s Course, Gleneagles, Scotland (USA leads series 2-0-1)USA, 4½GB&I, 4½Patty Berg Opal Hill Jessie Anderson Helen HolmLeona Pressler Cheney Maureen Orcutt Pamela Barton Wanda MorganCharlotte Glutting Marjorie Ross Garon J.B. WalkerCaptain, Glenna Collett VareCaptain, Doris E. Chambers1938 (Sept. 7-8) Essex County Club, Manchester, Mass. (USA leads series 3-0-1)USA, 5½GB&I, 3½Patty Berg Maureen Orcutt Jessie Anderson Clarrie TiernanCharlotte Glutting Estelle Lawson Page Nan Baird Phyllis WadeKathryn Hemphill Glenna Collett Vare Elsie Corlett J.B. WalkerMarion MileyHelen HolmCaptain, Frances E. StebbinsCaptain, R.H. Wallace-Williamson1948 (May 21-22) Birkdale G.C., Birkdale, England (USA leads series 4-0-1)USA, 6½GB&I, 2½Dorothy Kielty Polly Riley Zara Bolton Helen HolmDorothy Kirby Louise Suggs Jean Donald Clarrie ReddanGrace Lenczyk Philomena Garvey Maureen RuttleEstelle Lawson PageJacqueline GordonCaptain, Glenna Collett VareCaptain, Doris E. Chambers1950 (Sept. 4-5) Country Club of Buffalo, Williamsville, N.Y. (USA leads series 5-0-1)USA, 7½GB&I, 1½Beverly Hanson Grace Lenczyk Jeanne Bisgood Frances StephensDorothy Kielty Dorothy Germain Porter Jean Donald Jessie Anderson ValentineDorothy Kirby Polly Riley Philomena GarveyPeggy Kirk Helen Sigel Elizabeth PriceCaptain, Glenna Collett VareCaptain, Diana Fishwick CritchleyCurtis Cup

10 Curtis Cup Match1952 (June 6-7) Links of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers,Muirfield, Scotland (USA leads series 5-1-1)USA, 4 GB&I, 5Grace DeMoss Mae Murray Jeanne Bisgood Elizabeth PriceClaire Doran Patricia O’Sullivan Jean Donald Frances StephensDorothy Kirby Polly Riley Philomena Garvey Jessie Anderson ValentineMarjorie LindsayMoira PatersonCaptain, Aniela GoldthwaiteCaptain, Katherine Cairns1954 (Sept. 2-3) Merion G.C. (East Course), Ardmore, Pa. (USA leads series 6-1-1)USA, 6 GB&I, 3Claire Doran Polly Riley Jeanne Bisgood Janette RobertsonMary Lena Faulk Barbara Romack Philomena Garvey Frances StephensDorothy Kirby Grace DeMoss Smith Marjorie Peel Jessie Anderson ValentinePatricia Lesser Joyce Ziske Elizabeth PriceCaptain, Edith FlippinCaptain, Mrs. John B. Beck1956 (June 8-9) Prince’s G.C., Sandwich Bay, Kent, England (USA leads series 6-2-1)USA, 4 GB&I, 5Carolyn Cudone Polly Riley Veronica Anstey Frances Stephens SmithMary Ann Downey Barbara Romack Philomena Garvey Jessie Anderson ValentinePatricia Lesser Margaret Smith Elizabeth Price Angela WardJane NelsonJanette RobertsonCaptain, Edith FlippinCaptain, Zara Davis Bolton1958 (Aug. 8-9) Brae Burn C.C., West Newton, Mass. (USA leads series 6-2-2)USA, 4½GB&I, 4½Meriam Bailey Anne Quast Angela Ward Bonallack Frances Stephens SmithJoAnne Gunderson Anne Richardson Bridget Jackson Jessie Anderson ValentineAnn Casey Johnstone Polly Riley Elizabeth PriceBarbara McIntire Barbara Romack Janette RobertsonCaptain, Virginia DennehyCaptain, Daisy Ferguson1960 (May 20-21) Lindrick G.C., Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England (USA leads series 7-2-2)USA, 6½GB&I, 2½Judy Bell Ann Casey Johnstone Angela Ward Bonallack Elizabeth PriceJudy Eller Barbara McIntire Philomena Garvey Janette RobertsonJoanne Goodwin Anne Quast Belle McCorkindale Frances Stephens SmithJoAnne GundersonRuth PorterCaptain, Mildred PrunaretCaptain, Maureen Ruttle Garrett1962 (Aug. 17-18) Broadmoor G.C., Colorado Springs, Colo. (USA leads series 8-2-2)USA, 8 GB&I, 1Jean Ashley Ann Casey Johnstone Angela Ward Bonallack Ruth PorterJudy Bell Barbara McIntire Sally Bonallack Jean RobertsClifford Ann Creed Phyllis Preuss Diane Robb Frearson Marley SpearmanJoAnne Gunderson Anne Quast Sander Ann Irvin Sheila VaughanCaptain, Polly RileyCaptain, Frances Stephens SmithCurtis Cup

Curtis Cup Match 111964 (Sept. 11-12) Royal Porthcawl G.C., Porthcawl, South Wales (USA leads series 9-2-2)USA, 10½GB&I, 7½Barbara Fay White Boddie Phyllis Preuss Susan Armitage Joan LawrencePeggy Conley Nancy Roth Angela Ward Bonallack Ruth PorterJoAnne Gunderson Carol Sorenson Julia Greenhalgh Marley SpearmanBarbara McIntire Bridget Jackson Sheila VaughanCaptain, Helen HawesCaptain, Elsie Corlett1966 (July 29-30) Virginia Hot Springs G. & T.C. (Cascades Course),Hot Springs, Va. (USA leads series 10-2-2)USA, 13 GB&I, 5Jean Ashley Phyllis Preuss Susan Armitage Marjory FowlerBarbara Fay White Boddie Anne Quast Sander Angela Ward Bonallack Joan HastingsCarol Sorenson Flenniken Nancy Roth Syms Ita Burke Belle McCorkindaleBarbara McIntire Helen Sigel Wilson Elizabeth Chadwick RobertsonPamela TredinnickCaptain, Dorothy Germain PorterCaptain, Zara Davis Bolton1968 (June 14-15) Royal County Down G.C.,Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland (USA leads series 11-2-2)USA, 10½GB&I, 7½Roberta Albers Shelley Hamlin Ann Howard Margaret PickardJean Ashley Phyllis Preuss Ann Irvin Belle McCorkindalePeggy Conley Anne Quast Sander Bridget Jackson RobertsonMary Lou Dill Dinah Oxley Vivien SaundersCaptain, Evelyn Monsted Captain, Zara Davis Bolton Pamela Tredinnick1970 (Aug. 7-8) Brae Burn C.C., West Newton, Mass. (USA leads series 12-2-2)USA, 11½GB&I, 6½Jane Bastanchury Shelley Hamlin Mary Everard Dinah OxleyAlice Dye Cynthia Hill Julia Greenhalgh Margaret PickardJane Fassinger Phyllis Preuss Ann Irvin Belle McCorkindaleNancy Hager Martha Wilkinson Mary McKenna RobertsonCaptain, Carolyn CudoneCaptain, Jeanne Bisgood1972 (June 9-10) Western Gailes, Ayrshire, Scotland (USA leads series 13-2-2)USA, 10 GB&I, 8Beth Barry Barbara McIntire Mary Everard Kathryn PhillipsLaura Baugh Lancy Smith Diane Robb Frearson Belle McCorkindaleJane Bastanchury Booth Hollis Stacy Beverley Huke RobertsonMartha Wilkinson Kirouac Mary McKenna Michelle WalkerDinah OxleyCaptain, Jean Ashley CrawfordCaptain, Frances Stephens Smith1974 (Aug. 2-3) San Francisco (Calif.) G.C. (USA leads series 14-2-2)USA, 13 GB&I, 5Beth Barry Bonnie Lauer Mary Everard Tegwen PerkinsJane Bastanchury Booth Deborah Massey Julia Greenhalgh Jennifer Lee-SmithMary Budke Anne Quast Sander Carol LeFeuvre Maureen WalkerCynthia Hill Carol Semple Mary McKennaCaptain, Marion “Sis” ChoateCaptain, Belle McCorkindale RobertsonCurtis Cup

12 Curtis Cup MatchCurtis Cup1976 (June 11-12) Royal Lytham and St. Annes G.C.,St. Annes-On-Sea, Lancashire, England (USA leads series 15-2-2)USA, 11½GB&I, 6½Barbara Barrow Nancy Lopez Suzanne Cadden Mary McKennaBeth Daniel Deborah Massey Julia Greenhalgh Tegwen PerkinsCynthia Hill Carol Semple Dinah Oxley Henson Jennifer Lee SmithDonna Horton White Nancy Roth Syms Ann Irvin Anna StantCaptain, Barbara McIntireCaptain, Belle McCorkindale Robertson1978 (Aug. 4-5) The Apawamis Club, Rye, N.Y. (USA leads series 16-2-2)USA, 12 GB&I, 6Patricia Cornett Cynthia Hill Carole Caldwell Mary McKennaBeth Daniel Judy Oliver Mary Everard Tegwen PerkinsBrenda Goldsmith Lancy Smith Julia Greenhalgh Muriel ThomsonCarolyn Hill Noreen Uihlein Vanessa Marvin Angela UzielliCaptain, Helen Sigel WilsonCaptain, Carol Comboy1980 (June 6-7) St. Pierre G. & C.C., Chepstow, Gwent, Wales (USA leads series 17-2-2)USA, 13 GB&I, 5Lori Castillo Judy Oliver Carole Caldwell Lynda MooreBrenda Goldsmith Carol Semple Jane Connachan Claire NesbittMary Hafeman Patty Sheehan Maureen Madill Gillian StewartTerri Moody Lancy Smith Mary McKenna Tegwen Perkins ThomasCaptain, Nancy Roth SymsCaptain, Carol Comboy1982 (Aug. 5-6) Denver (Colo.) C.C. (USA leads series 18-2-2)USA, 14½GB&I, 3½Kathy Baker Mari McDougall Wilma Aitken Belle McCorkindaleAmy Benz Judy Oliver Jane Connachan RobertsonCathy Hanlon Carol Semple Kitrina Douglas Janet SoulsbyJuli Simpson Inkster Lancy Smith Mary McKenna Gillian StewartVicki ThomasCaptain, Betty ProbascoCaptain, Marie O’Donnell1984 (June 8-9) Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers,Muirfield, Gullane, Scotland (USA leads series 19-2-2)USA, 9½GB&I, 8½Heather Farr Jody Rosenthal Laura Davies Beverly NewPenny Hammel Anne Quast Sander Penny Grice Vicki ThomasDana Howe Lancy Smith Claire Hourihane Jill ThornhillJoanne Pacillo Mary Anne Widman Mary McKenna Claire WaiteCaptain, Phyllis PreussCaptain, Diane Robb Bailey1986 (Aug. 1-2) Prairie Dunes C.C., Hutchinson, Kan. (USA leads series 19-3-2)USA, 5 GB&I, 13Danielle Ammaccapane Cindy Schreyer Lillian Behan Mary McKennaKim Gardner Kathleen McCarthy Karen Davies Belle McCorkindaleKandi Kessler Scrivner Claire Hourihane RobertsonDottie Pepper Mochrie Leslie Shannon Patricia Johnson Vicki ThomasKim WilliamsJill ThornhillCaptain, Judy BellCaptain, Diane Robb Bailey

Curtis Cup Match 131988 (June 10-11) Royal St. George’s G.C., Sandwich, England (USA leads series 19-4-2)USA, 7 GB&I, 11Patricia Cornett-Iker Kathleen McCarthy Linda Bayman Vicki ThomasCaroline Keggi Scrivner Karen Davies Jill ThornhillTracy Kerdyk Leslie Shannon Shirley Lawson Julie WadeCindy Scholefield Pearl Sinn Susan ShapcottCarol Semple ThompsonCaptain, Judy BellCaptain, Diane Robb Bailey1990 (July 28-29) Somerset Hills C.C., Bernardsville, N.J. (USA leads series 20-4-2)USA, 14 GB&I, 4Brandie Burton Margaret Platt Helen Dobson Kathryn ImrieVicki Goetze Anne Quast Sander Elaine Farquharson Catriona LambertKaren Noble Carol Semple Thompson Linzi Fletcher Vicki ThomasKatie Peterson Robin Weiss Julie Hall Helen WadsworthCaptain, Leslie ShannonCaptain, Jill Thornhill1992 (June 5-6) Royal Liverpool G.C., Hoylake, England (USA leads series 20-5-2)USA, 8 GB&I, 10Amy Fruhwirth Martha Lang Nicola Buxton Claire HourihaneVicki Goetze Leslie Shannon Elaine Farquharson Catriona LambertTracy Hanson Carol Semple Thompson Caroline Hall Joanne MorleySarah LeBrun Ingram Robin Weiss Julie Hall Vicki ThomasCaptain, Judy OliverCaptain, Elizabeth Boatman1994 (July 30-31) The Honors Course, Chattanooga, Tenn. (USA leads series 20-5-3)USA, 9 GB&I, 9Sarah LeBrun Ingram Ellen Port Julie Hall Janice MoodieWendy Kaupp Stephanie Sparks Catriona Matthew Eileen Rose PowerEmilee Klein Carol Semple Thompson Mhairi McKay Kirsty SpeakJill McGill Wendy Ward Myra McKinlay Lisa WaltonCaptain, Lancy SmithCaptain, Elizabeth Boatman1996 (June 21-22) Killarney G. & F.C. (Killeen Course), Ireland (USA leads series 20-6-3)USA, 6½GB&I, 11½Kellee Booth Cristie Kerr Lisa Dermott Janice MoodieBrenda Corrie Kuehn Kelli Kuehne Lisa Educate Elaine RatcliffeSarah LeBrun Ingram Ellen Port Julie Hall Alison RoseMarla Jemsek Carol Semple Thompson Mhairi McKay Karen StupplesCaptain, Martha LangCaptain, Ita Butler1998 (Aug. 1-2) The Minikahda Club, Minneapolis, Minn. (USA leads series 21-6-3)USA, 10 GB&I, 8Elizabeth Bauer Virginia Derby Grimes Fiona Brown Elaine RatcliffeKellee Booth Brenda Corrie Kuehn Rebecca Hudson Alison RoseRobin Burke Jo Jo Robertson Hilary Monaghan Kim RostronJenny Chuasiriporn Carol Semple Thompson Becky Morgan Karen StupplesCaptain, Barbara McIntireCaptain, Ita ButlerCurtis Cup

14 Curtis Cup Match2000 (June 24-25) Ganton G.C., North Yorkshire, England (USA leads series 22-6-3)USA, 10 GB&I, 8Elizabeth Bauer Stephanie Keever Kim Andrew Rebecca HudsonLeland Beckel Angela Stanford Becky Brewerton Becky MorganVirginia Derby Grimes Carol Semple Thompson Fiona Brown Lesley NicholsonHilary Homeyer Robin Weiss Emma Duggleby Suzanne O’BrienCaptain, Jane Bastanchury BoothCaptain, Claire Dowling2002 (Aug. 3-4) Fox Chapel G.C., Pittsburgh, Pa. (USA leads series 23-6-3)USA, 11 GB&I, 7Emily Bastel Angela Jerman Alison Coffey Vikki LaingMeredith Duncan Laura Myerscough Emma Duggleby Fame MoreMollie Fankhauser Courtney Swaim Rebecca Hudson Kerry SmithLeigh Anne Hardin Carol Semple Thompson Sarah Jones Heather StirlingCaptain, Dr. Mary BudkeCaptain, Pam Benka2004 (June 12-13) Formby G.C., Merseyside, England (USA leads series 24-6-3)USA, 10 GB&I, 8Erica Blasberg Brittany Lang Claire Coughlan Danielle MastersPaula Creamer Jane Park Emma Duggleby Shelley McKevittSarah Huarte Annie Thurman Anna Highgate Fame MoreLiz Janangelo Michelle Wie Anne Laing Nicola TimminsCaptain, Martha KirouacCaptain, Ada O’Sullivan2006 (July 29-30) Bandon Dunes G.R. (Pacific Dunes Course), Bandon, Ore. (USA leads series 25-6-3)USA, 11½GB&I, 6½Amanda Blumenherst Paige Mackenzie Claire Coughlan Breanne LoucksVirginia Derby Grimes Amanda McCurdy Tara Delaney Tricia ManganJennie Lee Jane Park Naomi Edwards Kiran MatharuTaylor Leon Jenny Suh Martina Gillen Melissa ReidCaptain, Carol Semple ThompsonCaptain, Ada O’Sullivan2008 (May 30 – June 1) Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland (USA leads series 26-6-3)USA, 13 GB&I, 7Amanda Blumenherst Kimberly Kim Liz Bennett Breanne LoucksMeghan Bolger Jennie Lee Carly Booth Florentyna ParkerMina Harigae Stacy Lewis Krystle Caithness Michele ThomsonTiffany Joh Alison Walshe Jodi Ewart Sally WatsonCaptain, Carol Semple ThompsonCaptain, Mary McKenna2010 (June 11-13) Essex County Club, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass. (USA leads series 27-6-3)USA, 12½GB&I, 7½Cydney Clanton Jessica Korda Hannah Barwood Lisa MaguireJennifer Johnson Tiffany Lua Holly Clyburn Pamela PretswellKimberly Kim Jennifer Song Rachel Jennings Danielle McVeighStephanie Kono Alexis Thompson Leona Maguire Sally WatsonCaptain, Noreen MohlerCaptain, Mary McKennaCurtis Cup

Curtis Cup Match 15RecordsCompetitionMost Times Competed for GB&I9 Mary McKenna (1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980,1982, 1984, 1986)7 Jessie Anderson Valentine (1936, 1938, 1950, 1952,1954, 1956, 1958)7 Belle McCorkindale Robertson (1960, 1966, 1968,1970, 1972, 1982, 1986)6 Philomena Garvey (1948, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1960)6 Elizabeth Price (1950, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1958, 1960)6 Frances Stephens Smith (1950, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1958,1960)6 Angela Ward Bonallack (1956, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964,1966)Most Times Competed for USA12 Carol Semple Thompson (1974, 1976, 1980, 1982,1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002)8 Anne Quast Sander (1958, 1960, 1962, 1966, 1968,1974, 1984, 1990)6 Polly Riley (1948, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1958)6 Barbara McIntire (1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1972)Match PlayLargest Winning Margin, Singles (18-hole match)9 and 8 Margaret Smith (USA) d. Philomena Garvey, Prince’sG.C., Sandwich, England, 1956Largest Winning Margin, Singles (36-hole match)9 and 8 Polly Riley (USA) d. Elizabeth Price, Merion G.C. (EastCourse), Ardmore, Pa., 1954Largest Winning Margin, Foursomes (18-hole match)8 and 6 Carol Sorenson and Barbara Fay White Boddie(USA) d. Bridget Jackson and Susan Armitage, RoyalPorthcawl G.C., Porthcawl, South Wales, 1964Largest Winning Margin, Foursomes (36-hole match)8 and 7 Jean Ashley and Ann Casey Johnstone (USA) d.Diane Robb Frearson and Ruth Porter, BroadmoorG.C. (East Course), Colorado Springs, Colo., 1962Largest Winning Margin, Team11 USA d. GB&I, 14 1 ⁄2-3 1 ⁄2, Denver (Colo.) G.C., 1982Highest Career Winning Percentage,(minimum four matches)1.000 Stacy Lewis, USA (5-0-0)1.000 Barbara Fay White Boddie, USA (4-0-0)1.000 Claire Doran, USA (4-0-0)1.000 Juli Inkster, USA (4-0-0)1.000 Trish Johnson, GB&I (4-0-0)1.000 Dorothy Kielty, USA (4-0-0)1.000 Debbie Massey, USA (5-0-0)1.000 Alison Walshe, USA (4-0-0)1.000 Alexis Thompson, USA (4-0-1)Most Victories, Combined Play18 Carol Semple Thompson, USA (1974, 1976, 1980,1982, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002)11 Anne Quast Sander, USA (1958, 1960, 1962, 1966,1968, 1974, 1984, 1990)10 Phyllis Preuss, USA (1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970)10 Mary McKenna, GB&I (1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978,1980, 1982, 1984, 1986)Player With 5-0 Records in One Match (1)Stacy Lewis, USA (2008)Players With 4-0 Records in One Match (10)Barbara Fay White Boddie, USA (1966)Carol Sorenson Flenniken, USA (1966)*Jane Bastanchury Booth, USA (1974)Beth Daniel, USA (1976)Debbie Massey, USA (1976)Patty Sheehan, USA (1980)Juli Inkster, USA (1982)Trish Johnson, GB&I (1986)Alison Rose, GB&I (1996)*Kellee Booth, USA (1998)Brenda Corrie Kuehn, USA (1998)Alison Walshe, USA (2008)*mother and daughterMother and Daughter in Curtis CupKellee Booth (1996, 1998) and Jane Bastanchury Booth (1970,1972, 1974)Sisters and Brothers in Curtis Cup and Walker CupTerri and Griff Moody 1980 Curtis; 1979 WalkerKelli and Trip Kuehne 1996 Curtis; 1995, 2003, 2007WalkerPaige and Brock Mackenzie 2006 Curtis; 2003 WalkerAlexis and Nick Thompson 2010 Curtis; 2005 WalkerCurtis Cup

16 Curtis Cup MatchUSA Curtis Cup TeamAll-Time Roster: 1932 to 2010 (170 Players)Name Years played Foursomes, Singles, Four-BallsNote: Format changed in 2008; Four-ball records listed last; if applicable.Curtis CupAAlbers, Roberta 1968 (0-0, 1-0-1)Ammaccapane, Danielle 1986 (0-2, 0-1)BBailey, Meriam 1958 (0-0, 0-0)Barrow, Barbara 1976 (1-0, 0-0-1)Barry, Beth 1972, 1974 (0-1-1, 3-0)Bastel, Emily 2002 (0-1, 0-1)Bauer, Elizabeth 1998, 2000 (1-3, 3-0)Baugh, Laura 1972 (1-1, 1-0-1)Beckel, Leland 2000 (0-0, 0-1)Bell, Judy 1960, 1962 (0-0, 1-1)Bell (Kirk), Peggy 1950 (0-1, 1-0)Benz, Amy 1982 (1-1, 1-0)Berg, Patty 1936, 1938 (0-1-1, 1-1)Blasberg, Erica 2004 (0-1, 1-0)Blumenherst, Amanda 2006, 2008 (2-1-1, 1-1, 1-1)Boddie (White), Barbara Fay 1964, 1966 (3-0-1, 4-0)Bolger, Meghan 2008 (0-0, 0-1, 0-2)Booth (Bastanchury), Jane 1970, 1972, 1974 (4-2, 5-1)Booth, Kellee 1996, 1998 (2-1, 3-1)Budke, Mary 1974 (1-1, 1-0)Burke, Robin 1998 (2-0, 0-1)Burton, Brandie 1990 (1-0, 2-0)CCarner (Gunderson), JoAnne 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 (2-3, 4-0-1)Castillo, Lori 1980 (2-0, 0-1)Cheney (Pressler), Leona 1932, 1934, 1936 (3-0, 2-1)Chuasiriporn, Jenny 1998 (0-2, 0-0-1)Clanton, Cydney 2010 (0-0-1, 1-0, 1-0)Conley, Peggy 1964, 1968 (0-1-1, 3-0-1)Cornett-Iker, Patricia 1978, 1988 (0-0-1, 1-2)Crawford (Ashley), Jean 1962, 1966, 1968 (5-0, 1-2)Creamer, Paula 2004 (0-1, 2-0)Creed, Clifford Ann 1962 (1-0, 1-0)Cudone, Carolyn 1956 (1-0, 0-0)DDaniel, Beth 1976, 1978 (3-1, 4-0)Dill, Mary Lou 1968 (0-1-1, 1-0)

Curtis Cup Match 17Name Years played Foursomes, Singles, Four-BallsDoran, Claire 1952, 1954 (2-0, 2-0)Dormann (Howe), Dana 1984 (0-0-1, 1-1)Downey, Mary Ann 1956 (1-0, 0-1)Duncan, Meredith 2002 (1-1, 2-0)Dye, Alice 1970 (0-0-1, 1-0)FFankhauser, Mollie 2002 (1-0, 0-2)Farr, Heather 1984 (1-1, 1-0)Fassinger, Jane 1970 (0-1, 0-0)Faulk, Mary Lena 1954 (1-0, 0-1)Flenniken (Sorenson), Carol 1964, 1966 (3-0-1, 3-1)Fruhwirth, Amy 1992 (0-0-2, 0-1-1)GGardner, Kim 1986 (0-1-1, 1-0)Glutting, Charlotte 1934, 1936, 1938 (0-1-1, 3-0)Goetze, Vicki 1990, 1992 (2-0-2, 2-2)Goldsmith, Brenda 1978, 1980 (1-1, 1-1)Goldthwaite, Aniela 1934 (0-0, 0-1)Goodwin, Joanne 1960 (1-0, 0-1)Grimes (Derby), Virginia 1998, 2000, 2006 (4-0-1, 0-2-1)Guadagnino (Baker), Kathy 1982 (1-0-1, 2-0)HHafeman, Mary 1980 (0-0, 1-0-1)Hager, Nancy 1970 (0-0, 1-1)Hamlin, Shelley 1968, 1970 (2-2, 1-1-2)Hammel, Penny 1984 (0-0-1, 1-1)Hanlon, Cathy 1982 (1-1, 1-0)Hanson, Beverly 1950 (1-0, 1-0)Hanson, Tracy 1992 (1-1, 0-1)Harbottle (Lesser), Patricia 1954, 1956 (2-0, 0-1)Hardin, Leigh Anne 2002 (0-1, 1-1)Harigae, Mina 2008 (0-1, 0-1, 2-0)Hemphill, Kathryn 1938 (0-0-1, 0-0)Hicks, Helen 1932 (1-0, 0-1)Higbie, Dorothy 1932 (0-0, 0-0)Hill, Carolyn 1978 (0-0-1, 0-1-1)Hill, Cynthia 1970, 1974, 1976, 1978 (3-3-2, 2-2-1)Hill, Opal 1932, 1934, 1936 (1-2, 1-1-1)Hollins, Marion 1932 (playing captain) (0-0, 0-0)Homeyer, Hilary 2000 (1-0-1, 2-0)Huarte, Sarah 2004 (0-2, 0-0)IIngram (LeBrun), Sarah 1992, 1994, 1996 (0-3-1, 2-1)Inkster (Simpson), Juli 1982 (2-0, 2-0)Curtis Cup

18 Curtis Cup MatchName Years played Foursomes, Singles, Four-BallsCurtis CupJJanangelo, Liz 2004 (0-1, 1-1)Jerman, Angela 2002 (1-1, 1-0)Joh, Tiffany 2008 (1-0-1, 1-0, 0-1)Johnson, Jennifer 2010 (1-0-1, 1-0, 1-0)Johnstone, Ann Casey 1958, 1960, 1962 (3-0, 0-1)KKaupp, Wendy 1994 (0-1, 0-1)Keever, Stephanie 2000 (1-1, 1-1)Keggi, Caroline 1988 (0-1-1, 0-1)Kerdyk, Tracy 1988 (1-1, 1-0-1)Kerr, Cristie 1996 (0-0-1, 1-1)Kessler-Comer, Kandi 1986 (0-1, 1-0-1)Kielty, Dorothy 1948, 1950 (2-0, 2-0)Kim, Kimberly 2008, 2010 (0-1, 1-1, 3-1)Kirby, Dorothy 1948, 1950, 1952, 1954 (3-1, 1-2)Kirouac (Wilkinson), Martha 1970, 1972 (3-1, 2-2)Klein, Emilee 1994 (2-0, 1-1)Kono, Stephanie 2010 (1-0-1, 0-1, 1-0)Korda, Jessica 2010 (1-0-1, 1-0, 1-1)Kuehn (Corrie), Brenda 1996, 1998 (2-2, 2-1)Kuehne, Kelli 1996 (2-0, 0-1)LLang, Brittany 2004 (1-1, 0-1)Lang, Martha 1992 (0-0-1, 2-0)Lauer, Bonnie 1974 (1-1, 1-1)Lee, Jennie 2006, 2008 (0-3, 2-0-1, 0-0)Lenczyk, Grace 1948, 1950 (0-1, 2-0)Leon, Taylor 2006 (1-0-1, 2-0)Lewis, Stacy 2008 (2-0, 1-0, 2-0)Lindsay, Marjorie 1952 (1-0, 0-1)Lopez, Nancy 1976 (1-0, 1-0)Lua, Tiffany 2010 (1-0, 0-1, 0-1)MMackenzie, Paige 2006 (1-1, 2-0)Massey, Deborah 1974, 1976 (1-0, 4-0)McCurdy, Amanda 2006 (1-0, 0-1)McDougall, Mari 1982 (0-0, 2-0)McGill, Jill 1994 (0-1-1, 1-0-1)McIntire, Barbara 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1972 (3-5-1, 3-1-3)Miley, Marion 1938 (0-0-1, 1-0)Moody, Terri 1980 (1-0-1, 0-0)Murray, Mae 1952 (0-0, 0-1)Myerscough, Laura 2002 (2,0 1-0)

Curtis Cup Match 19Name Years played Foursomes, Singles, Four-BallsNNoble, Karen 1990 (0-2, 2-0)OOliver, Judy 1978, 1980, 1982 (2-0-1, 3-1-1)Orcutt, Maureen 1932, 1934, 1936, 1938 (3-1, 2-2)O’Sullivan, Patricia 1952 (0-1, 0-0)PPacillo, Joanne 1984 (0-1, 1-0-1)Page (Lawson), Estelle 1938, 1948 (1-1, 2-0)Park, Jane 2004, 2006 (1-1-1, 3-1)Pepper, Dottie 1986 (0-2, 0-0-1)Peterson, Katie 1990 (1-0, 2-0)Platt, Margaret 1990 (0-2, 0-0)Port, Ellen 1994, 1996 (2-1, 2-1)Porter (Germain), Dorothy 1950 (1-0, 0-0-1)Preuss, Phyllis 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970 (6-2, 4-2-1)RRichardson, Anne 1958 (0-0, 0-0)Riley, Polly 1948, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1958 (1-3, 4-2)Robertson, Jo Jo 1998 (0-0, 0-2)Robinson, Lucille 1934 (0-1, 0-0)Romack, Barbara 1954, 1956, 1958 (1-2, 2-0)Rosenthal, Jody 1984 (1-0-1, 1-0)SSander (Quast), Anne 1958, 1960, 1962, 1966, 1968, (7-4-1, 4-3-3)1974, 1984, 1990Scholefield, Cindy 1988 (0-2, 0-1)Schreyer, Cindy 1986 (0-1, 1-1)Scrivner (McCarthy), Kathleen 1986, 1988 (1-2-1, 1-1)Shannon, Leslie 1986, 1988, 1992 (0-3-1, 1-3-1)Sheehan, Patty 1980 (2-0, 2-0)Sinn, Pearl 1988 (0-0, 1-1)Smith (Demoss), Grace 1952, 1954 (0-1, 1-1)Smith, Lancy 1972, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984 (4-1-3, 3-4-1)Smith, Margaret 1956 (1-0, 1-0)Song, Jennifer 2010 (1-0-1, 0-1, 1-1)Sparks, Stephanie 1994 (0-1, 0-1)Stacy, Hollis 1972 (0-1-1, 0-0)Stanford, Angela 2000 (1-1, 0-1-1)Street (Eller), Judy 1960 (1-0, 1-0)Suggs, Louise 1948 (0-1, 0-0-1)Suh, Jenny 2006 (0-1, 0-1)Swaim, Courtney 2002 (2-0, 1-1)Syms (Roth), Nancy 1964, 1966, 1976 (1-3, 2-2-1)Curtis Cup

20 Curtis Cup MatchName Years played Foursomes, Singles, Four-BallsTThompson, Alexis 2010 (1-0-1, 1-0, 2-0)Thompson (Semple), Carol 1974, 1976, 1980, 1982, 1988, (9-7-3, 9-8-1)1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998,2000, 2002Thurman, Annie 2004 (1-1, 2-0)UUihlein, Noreen 1978 (1-0, 0-1-1)VVan Wie, Virginia 1932, 1934 (1-0-1, 2-0)Vare (Collett), Glenna 1932, 1934, (playing captain) 1936, (2-1-1, 2-1)1938, (playing captain) 1948WWalshe, Alison 2008 (2-0, 1-0, 1-0)Ward, Wendy 1994 (0-1, 1-1)Weeks (Jemsek), Marla 1996 (0-2, 0-0-1)Weiss (Nelson), Jane 1956 (0-0, 0-1)Weiss, Robin 1990, 1992, 2000 (1-0-1, 3-2)White (Horton), Donna 1976 (1-0, 1-0)Widman, Mary Anne 1984 (1-1, 1-0)Wie, Michelle 2004 (0-2, 2-0)Williams, Kim 1986 (0-1, 0-2)Wilson (Sigel), Helen 1950, 1966 (0-1, 0-1)ZZiske, Joyce 1954 (0-0, 0-1)Curtis Cup

Curtis Cup Match 21USA Curtis Cup Team Results: 1932 to 2010Year (Final) Foursomes Singles Four-Balls1932 (W, 5½-3½) 3-0 2-3-11934 (W, 6½-2½) 1-1-1 5-11936 (T, 4½-4½) 1-1-1 3-31938 (W, 5½-3½) 0-2-1 5-11948 (W, 6½-2½) 2-1 4-1-11950 (W, 7½-1½) 2-1 5-0-11952 (L, 4-5) 1-2 3-31954 (W, 6-3) 3-0 3-31956 (L, 4-5) 2-1 2-41958 (T, 4½-4½) 1-2 3-2-11960 (W, 6½-2½) 2-1 4-1-11962 (W, 8-1) 3-0 5-11964 (W, 10½-7½) 2-3-1 7-3-21966 (W, 13-5) 4-1-1 7-2-31968 (W, 10½-7½) 3-2-1 5-3-41970 (W, 11½-6½) 3-2-1 7-3-21972 (W, 10-8) 2-3-1 7-4-11974 (W, 13-5) 3-2-1 9-2-11976 (W, 11½-6½) 4-2 7-4-11978 (W, 12-6) 3-2-1 7-2-31980 (W, 13-5) 4-0-2 7-3-21982 (W, 14½-3½) 4-1-1 10-21984 (W, 9½-8½) 2-2-2 6-5-11986 (L, 5-13) 0-5-1 3-6-31988 (L, 7-11) 1-4-1 5-6-11990 (W, 14-4) 4-2 10-21992 (L, 8-10) 1-2-3 5-6-11994 (T, 9-9) 2-3-1 6-5-11996 (L, 6½-11½) 2-3-1 3-7-21998 (W, 10-8) 4-2 5-5-22000 (W, 10-8) 3-2-1 6-5-12002 (W, 11-7) 4-2 7-52004 (W, 10-8) 1-5 9-32006 (W, 11½-6½) 3-2-1 8-42008 (W, 13-7) 3-2-1 5-2-1 4-22010 (W, 12½-7½) 3-0-3 4-4 4-2All-Time Record Foursomes Singles Four-Balls Total27-6-3 87-66-28 199-116-37 8-4 294-186-71Curtis Cup

22 Curtis Cup MatchCurtis Cup Captains: 1932 to 20121932 Marion Hollins1934 Glenna Collett Vare1936 Glenna Collett Vare1938 Frances E. Stebbins1948 Glenna Collett Vare1950 Glenna Collett Vare1952 Aniela Goldthwaite1954 Edith Flippin1956 Edith Flippin1958 Virginia Dennehy1960 Mildred Prunaret1962 Polly Riley1964 Helen Hawes1966 Dorothy Germain Porter1968 Evelyn Monsted1970 Carolyn Cudone1972 Jean Ashley Crawford1974 Marion “Sis” Choate1976 Barbara McIntire1978 Helen Sigel Wilson1980 Nancy Roth Syms1982 Betty Probasco1984 Phyllis Preuss1986 Judy Bell1988 Judy Bell1990 Leslie Shannon1992 Judith Oliver1994 Lancy Smith1996 Martha Lang1998 Barbara McIntire2000 Jane Bastanchury Booth2002 Dr. Mary Budke2004 Martha Wilkinson Kirouac2006 Carol Semple Thompson2008 Carol Semple Thompson2010 Noreen Mohler2012 Dr. Patricia CornettDr. Patricia Cornett, 2012 USA Curtis Cup CaptainDr. Patricia Cornett, 56, of Mill Valley, Calif., a veteran of more than 50 USGA championships, has been selected as the captain ofthe 2012 USA Curtis Cup Team.“I am humbled to be selected as captain of the 2012 United States Curtis Cup Team and follow the legacy of Harriot and MargaretCurtis,” said Cornett. “The sisters’ passion for golf, their spirit of competition and most importantly, their social awareness, havealways been an inspiration for me.“I also am deeply honored to follow in the footsteps of those prior captains who have so ably led our American teams,” addedCornett. “My hope, as captain, is to not only fulfill the Curtis sisters’ charge, ‘To stimulate friendly rivalry among the women golfersof many lands,’ but also to inspire the newest generation of USA Curtis Cup players as to the importance and magnitude of thishistoric competition.”Cornett began her USGA career with the 1971 U.S. Girls’ Junior and competed in eight U.S. Women’s Open Championships.She was the runner-up at the 1987 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur and was a semifinalist in that championship in 1992 and 1999.She also advanced to the semifinals of the 1976 and 1992 U.S. Women’s Amateurs. Cornett has played in the last three USGASenior Women’s Amateur Championships, advancing to the quarterfinals in 2009. Her career victories include the 1990 Women’sWestern Amateur.Cornett, a native of Salinas, Calif., earned her B.S. in biology from Stanford University in 1976 and earned her M.D. from theMedical College of Pennsylvania in 1980. She was an intern/resident in internal medicine at Letterman Army Medical Center inSan Francisco from 1980-83, and a Fellow in Hematology/Oncology at Letterman Army Medical Center from 1983-1986. She is aProfessor of Medicine and serves as the Associate Chair for Education in the Department of Medicine at the University of California,San Francisco and the Associate Chief of Staff for Education at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.She and her husband, Mike Iker, have two daughters, Annemarie and Theresa.Curtis CupPhotography: ©USGA/John Mummert