The 13th Curtis Cup Match was played on 11 and 12 September 1964 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Porthcawl, Wales. The United States won by 10 matches to 7, to retain the Curtis Cup. This was the first Curtis Cup with two sets of matches, increasing the number of points available from 9 to 18.
The teams were level after the first day. The British Isles won two of the three foursomes matches but the United States won three of the six singles with another match halved. The teams were still level after the second day foursomes but the United States won four of the six singles with another halved, to win by three points.
Format The contest was a two-day competition, with three foursomes and six singles matches on each day, a total of 18 points.
Each of the 18 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 9 points won the competition. In the event of a tie, the current holder retained the Cup.
Teams & British IslesNameNotes Elsie Corlettnon-playing captain Susan Armitage Angela Bonallackplayed in 1956, 1958, 1960 and 1962 Julia Greenhalgh Bridget Jacksonplayed in 1958 Joan Lawrence Ruth Porterplayed in 1960 and 1962 Marley Spearmanplayed in 1960 and 1962 Sheila Vaughanplayed in 1962
United StatesNameNotesHelen Hawesnon-playing captainPeggy ConleyJoAnne Gundersonplayed in 1958, 1960 and 1962Barbara McIntireplayed in 1958, 1960 and 1962Phyllis Preussplayed in 1962Nancy RothCarol SorensonBarbara Fay White
Friday's matches
Morning foursomes & Results Spearman/Bonallack 2 & 1McIntire/PreussJackson/Armitage 8 & 6Sorenson/WhiteVaughan/Porter 3 & 2Gunderson/Roth 2 Session 1 2 Overall 1
Afternoon singles & Results Marley SpearmanhalvedBarbara McIntireAngela Bonallack 6 & 5JoAnne GundersonJoan Lawrence 1 upPeggy ConleyJulia Greenhalgh 3 & 2Barbara Fay WhiteBridget Jackson 4 & 3 Carol SorensonRuth Porter 1 upNancy Roth 2 Session 3 4 Overall 4
Saturday's matches
Morning foursomes & Results Spearman/Bonallack 6 & 5McIntire/PreussArmitage/Jackson 2 upGunderson/RothPorter/VaughanhalvedSorenson/White 1 Session 1 6 Overall 6
Afternoon singles & Results Marley SpearmanhalvedJoAnne GundersonJoan Lawrence 4 & 2Barbara McIntireJulia Greenhalgh 5 & 3 Phyllis PreussBridget Jackson 1 upPeggy ConleyAngela Bonallack 3 & 2Barbara Fay WhiteRuth Porter 3 & 2Carol Sorenson 1 Session 4 7 Overall 10
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