1950 Curtis Cup


The 6th Curtis Cup Match was played on September 4 and 5, 1950 at the Country Club of Buffalo in Williamsville, New York. The United States won 7 to 1.
Matches were played over 36 holes for the first time. The United States won two of the three foursomes matches and won five and halved the other match in the singles.

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

Diana Critchley did not select herself for any matches.

Monday's foursomes matches

18-hole scores: Donald/Valentine 1 up, Stephens/Price 4 up, Kielty/Kirby 2 up

Tuesday's singles matches

18-hole scores: Porter 1 up, Riley 5 up, Hanson 4 up, Kielty 5 up, Bisgood/Kirk all square, Price/Lenczyk all square