The 11th Curtis Cup Match was played on 20 and 21 May 1960 at Lindrick Golf Club in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. The United States won by 6 matches to 2, to regain the Curtis Cup.
The United States won two of the three foursomes matches and then won four of the six singles with another match halved.
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 Maureen Garrettnon-playing captain Angela Bonallackplayed in 1956 and 1958 Philomena Garveyplayed in 1948, 1950, 1952, 1954 and 1956 Belle McCorkindale Ruth Porter Elizabeth Priceplayed in 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956 and 1958 Janette Robertsonplayed in 1954, 1956 and 1958 Frances Smithplayed in 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956 and 1958 Marley Spearman
Marley Spearman did not play in any matches
United StatesNameNotesMildred Prunaretnon-playing captainJudy BellJudy EllerJoanne GoodwinJoAnne Gundersonplayed in 1958Ann Casey Johnstoneplayed in 1958Barbara McIntireplayed in 1958Anne Quastplayed in 1958
Friday's foursomes matches & Results Bonallack/Price 1 upGunderson/McIntireMcCorkindale/Robertson 4 & 2Eller/QuastPorter/Smith 3 & 2Goodwin/Johnstone 1 Session 2 1 Overall 2
18-hole scores: Gunderson/McIntire 4 up, Eller/Quast 3 up, Goodwin/Johnstone 6 up
Saturday's singles matches Ruth Porter was a late replacement for Frances Smith who was due to play in the final singles match. & Results Elizabeth PricehalvedBarbara McIntireAngela Bonallack 2 & 1JoAnne GundersonJanette Robertson 2 upAnne QuastPhilomena Garvey 4 & 3Judy EllerBelle McCorkindale 8 & 7Judy BellRuth Porter 1 upJoanne Goodwin 1 Session 4 2 Overall 6
18-hole scores: Price 3 up, Gunderson 3 up, Quast 1 up, Eller 3 up, Bell 7 up, Porter 1 up
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