Thursday, June 24, 2010

USA Emerges Victor At The Rolex Sponsored Curtis Cup

The United States team emerged as the undisputed victor at the Rolex Sponsored Curtis Cup held at the Essex Country Club, defeating Great Britain and Ireland. The 6,247 yard, par 70 venue golfing event came to an end after Jennifer Johnson made a 2 foot putt on the 14th hole.

The team from Great Britain and Ireland tried their best on Sunday, winning four of the eight matches that were scheduled for the day. However, this was not sufficient to wipe off earlier deficits. With this victory United States has won 27 of the matches held since 1932. Great Britain and Ireland have won six times each, with the last victory coming their way in 1996.

Just minutes before the winning putt was made by Jennifer Johnson, the teams exchanged victories with Alexis Thomson from US defeating Great Britain’s Sally Watson, and Great Britain’s Danny McVeigh outmaneuvering Jennifer Song. The win [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

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