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Curtis Cup captains rejects calls to include Europeans in future contests

Posted by Big G under Curtis Cup, Latest Golf News

Ireland’s Mary McKenna, the GB&I Curtis Cup captain, has rejected calls for the Curtis Cup to match the Ryder Cup and become a USA versus Europe clash despite the USA winning the biennial tournament for the sixth time in a row over the Old Course at St Andrews yesterday.

Above, is a picture of the victorious American team on the famous Swilken Bridge at the Old Course, St Andrews

McKenna said: “I don’t think a Europe v United States Curtis Cup match would have the same impact. It’s very important that we keep it the way it is, especially for GB&I because it gives the girls something to focus on. The Curtis Cup is a stepping stone for the future.”

USA skipper Carol Semple Thompson, supported such a position by stating, “I like the tradition of playing against Great Britain and Ireland.  There’s plenty of talent on both sides to make it a good match. So I would definitely cast my vote on the status quo.”