Great Britain and Ireland seek first U.S. Curtis Cup win since 1986

Great Britain and Ireland's Curtis Cup team aims for its first victory on U.S. soil in 40 years at the 44th Curtis Cup, taking place at Bel-Air Country Club. Captain Catriona Matthew noted the strong competition from the American team, which holds an average World Amateur Golf Ranking of 13.6 compared to GB&I’s 117. GB&I's last win in the U.S. was in 1986, and they have faced nine winless attempts in U.S. competitions since, only achieving one tie. As part of their preparation, former team member Claire Dowling sent an encouraging message to inspire the current squad. The competition began today with four-ball matches.

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