1934 Curtis Cup
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The 2nd Curtis Cup Match was played on September 27 and 28, 1934 at the Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The United States won 6 to 2.


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 18 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

Eight players for the USA and for Great Britain & Ireland participated in the event. The American's had a non-playing captain, Glenna Collett-Vare, while Britain's captain, Doris Chambers, was one of the team. Marion Miley did not play any matches. The British team was selected in July. Doris Chambers was the captain-manager. They travelled first to Canada on the SS Duchess of York. The captain, Doris Chambers, and Freda Coats did not play any matches.


Thursday's foursomes matches


Friday's singles matches


References

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