The 11th

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Match was played on 20 and 21 May 1960 at Lindrick Golf Club in

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, 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

Marley Spearman did not play in any matches

Friday's foursomes matches

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. 18-hole scores: Price 3 up, Gunderson 3 up, Quast 1 up, Eller 3 up, Bell 7 up, Porter 1 up

References

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