GB&I Win Curtis Cup 10.5 to 9.5 at Sunningdale

Great Britain and Ireland won the Curtis Cup for the first time since 2016, narrowly defeating the United States 10.5 to 9.5 at Sunningdale. Key performances included unbeaten outings from Ireland’s Sara Byrne and critical points from Patience Rhodes and Lorna McClymont. Mimi Rhodes' crucial par putt on the 17th hole ensured the half-point needed for victory, despite losing the 18th. Captain Catriona Matthew praised her team's resilience, noting their strong back-nine play throughout the competition. The American team, although featuring young talents like 15-year-old Asterisk Talley and Jasmine Koo, couldn't secure enough points to retain the cup. This win adds to Matthew’s accolades, making her the first captain to win both the Curtis Cup for amateurs and the Solheim Cup for professionals.