Kary Hollenbaugh clinches Curtis Cup victory for USA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Kary Hollenbaugh secured the final point for the USA in the Curtis Cup against Great Britain & Ireland, earning a 1-up victory over Lily Hirst. Hollenbaugh, who struggled with her confidence throughout the season, rebounded in her last amateur competition to help seal the win. After facing a challenging spring, she found success at Bel-Air Country Club, where her teammates celebrated her comeback. Hollenbaugh will turn professional and begin her career on the Epson Tour this week at the Great Lakes Championship in Michigan.
- •Hollenbaugh won 1-up against Lily Hirst to clinch the Curtis Cup.
- •She faced a slump in confidence before her breakthrough at Bel-Air.
- •The USA team celebrated her victory as a significant moment.
- •Hollenbaugh transitions to professional golf with an Epson Tour card.
- •Next, she competes at the Great Lakes Championship in Michigan.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kary Hollenbaugh was lost. Her Curtis Cup breakthrough helped seal the USA win
"Kary Hollenbaugh overcame a slump to help win the Curtis Cup for the USA before starting her professional career.
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