The 7th Curtis Cup Match was played on 6 and 7 June 1952 at Muirfield in Scotland. The British Isles won by 5 matches to 4, to win the Curtis Cup for the first time.
The British Isles won two of the three foursomes matches and tied the singles to win by five matches to four.
Format The contest was played over two days, with three foursomes on the first day and six singles matches on the second day, a total of 9 points. Matches were over 36 holes.
Each of the 9 matches was worth one point in the larger team competition. If a match was all square after the 18th hole extra holes were not played. Rather, each side earned a point toward their team total. The team that accumulated at least 5 points won the competition.
Teams & British IslesNameNotes Katharine Cairnsnon-playing captain Jeanne Bisgoodplayed in 1950 Jean Donaldplayed in 1948 and 1950 Philomena Garveyplayed in 1948 and 1950 Kitty MacCann Moira Paterson Elizabeth Priceplayed in 1950 Frances Stephensplayed in 1950 Jessie Valentineplayed in 1936, 1938 and 1950
MacCann did not play in any matches
United StatesNameNotesAniela Goldthwaitenon-playing captain, played in 1934 and 1936Grace DeMossClaire DoranDorothy Kirbyplayed in 1948 and 1950Marjorie LindsayMae MurrayPatricia O'SullivanPolly Rileyplayed in 1948 and 1950
Friday's foursomes matches & Results Donald/Price 3 & 2Kirby/DeMossStephens/Valentine 6 & 4Doran/LindsayPaterson/Garvey 2 & 1Riley/O'Sullivan 2 Session 1 2 Overall 1
18-hole scores: Donald/Price 4 up, Doran/Lindsay 6 up, Paterson/Garvey 1 up
Saturday's singles matches & Results Jean Donald 1 upDorothy KirbyFrances Stephens 2 & 1Marjorie LindsayMoira Paterson 6 & 4Polly RileyJeanne Bisgood 6 & 5Mae MurrayPhilomena Garvey 3 & 2Claire DoranElizabeth Price 3 & 2Grace DeMoss 3 Session 3 5 Overall 4
18-hole scores: Donald 2 up, Stephens/Lindsay all square, Riley 4 up, Bisgood 4 up, Garvey 2 up, Price 1 up
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