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Great Britain and Ireland won the Curtis Cup for the first time since 2016 with a thrilling 10\u00bd-9\u00bd victory over the United States at Sunningdale.<\/b><\/p>\n
It is a ninth victory for GB&I, who were led by double Solheim Cup winning captain Catriona Matthew, in the 43rd staging of the amateur event.<\/p>\n
The home side led 7-5 going into Sunday’s eight singles but at one point were behind in six of the matches.<\/p>\n
However, Sara Byrne, Patience Rhodes and Lorna McClymont all won to take GB&I to 10 points, but they needed another half to regain the trophy.<\/p>\n
Mimi Rhodes delivered it with a par on the 17th seeing her remain one ahead with one to play and although she lost the 18th, the halved match was enough to secure the win.<\/p>\n
Rhodes had been three down on the eighth tee but won four of the next seven to move into a one-hole lead.<\/p>\n
Lottie Woad, the world number one amateur, suffered her first defeat in five matches, beaten 3&2 in the top match by 15-year-old American Asterisk Talley.<\/p>\n
Anna Davis, Jasmine Koo and Rachel Kuehn also recorded respective victories over Hannah Darling, Beth Coulter and Aine Donegan.<\/p>\n
“It’s right up there with everything, the Solheim Cup wins [as captain] and playing in that. I couldn’t be prouder,” said Matthew, who also won the Curtis Cup as a player.<\/p>\n
“The future of women’s golf is in good hands when you see both teams. It was a great contest, you love these to be close.<\/p>\n
“It’s what makes it exciting for all the fans and it’s just nice to edge your way on top.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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