The 8th Curtis Cup Match was played on September 2 and 3, 1954 at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The United States won by 6 matches to 3.
The United States won all three foursomes matches and won three of the six singles matches.
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 United StatesNameNotesEdith Flippinnon-playing captainClaire Doranplayed in 1952Mary Lena FaulkPatricia LesserDorothy Kirbyplayed in 1948, 1950 and 1952Polly Rileyplayed in 1948, 1950 and 1952Barbara RomackGrace DeMoss Smithplayed in 1952Joyce Ziske
& British IslesNameNotes Dorothy Beckplaying captain Jeanne Bisgoodplayed in 1950 and 1952 Philomena Garveyplayed in 1948, 1950 and 1952 Marjorie Peel Elizabeth Priceplayed in 1950 and 1952 Janette Robertson Frances Stephensplayed in 1950 and 1952 Jessie Valentineplayed in 1936, 1938, 1950 and 1952
Dorothy Beck did not select herself for any matches.
Thursday's foursomes matches & Results Stephens/Price 6 & 4Faulk/RileyValentine/Garvey 6 & 5Doran/LesserPeel/Robertson 6 & 5Kirby/Romack 0 Session 3 0 Overall 3
18-hole scores: Faulk/Riley 3 up, Doran/Lesser 7 up, Kirby/Romack 3 up
Friday's singles matches & Results Frances Stephens 1 upMary Lena FaulkJeanne Bisgood 4 & 3Claire DoranElizabeth Price 9 & 8Polly RileyPhilomena Garvey 3 & 1Dorothy KirbyJessie Valentine 4 & 3Grace DeMoss SmithJanette Robertson 3 & 1Joyce Jiske 3 Session 3 3 Overall 6
18-hole scores: Stephens 1 up, Bisgood 1 up, Riley 8 up, Garvey/Kirby all square, Smith 2 up, Ziske 1 up
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