The 6th Curtis Cup Match was played on September 4 and 5, 1950 at the Country Club of Buffalo in Williamsville, New York. The United States won 7 to 1.
Matches were played over 36 holes for the first time. The United States won two of the three foursomes matches and won five and halved the other match in the singles.
Format The contest was played over two days, with three foursomes on the first day and six singles matches on the second day, a total of 9 points. Matches were over 36 holes.
Each of the 9 matches was worth one point in the larger team competition. If a match was all square after the 18th hole extra holes were not played. Rather, each side earned a point toward their team total. The team that accumulated at least 5 points won the competition.
Teams United StatesNameNotesGlenna Collett Varenon-playing captain, played in 1932, 1936, 1938 and 1948Beverly HansonDorothy Kieltyplayed in 1948Dorothy Kirbyplayed in 1948Peggy KirkGrace Lenczykplayed in 1948Dorothy PorterPolly Rileyplayed in 1948Helen Sigel
& British IslesNameNotes Diana Critchleyplaying captain, played in 1932, 1934 and 1948 Jeanne Bisgood Jean Donaldplayed in 1948 Philomena Garveyplayed in 1948 Elizabeth Price Frances Stephens Jessie Valentineplayed in 1936 and 1938
Diana Critchley did not select herself for any matches.
Monday's foursomes matches & Results Donald/Valentine 3 & 2Porter/HansonStephens/Price 1 upSigel/KirkGarvey/Bisgood 6 & 5Kielty/Kirby 1 Session 2 1 Overall 2
18-hole scores: Donald/Valentine 1 up, Stephens/Price 4 up, Kielty/Kirby 2 up
Tuesday's singles matches & Results Frances StephenshalvedDorothy PorterJessie Valentine 7 & 6Polly RileyJean Donald 6 & 5Beverly HansonPhilomena Garvey 3 & 1Dorothy KieltyJeanne Bisgood 1 upPeggy KirkElizabeth Price 5 & 4Grace Lenczyk Session 5 1 Overall 7
18-hole scores: Porter 1 up, Riley 5 up, Hanson 4 up, Kielty 5 up, Bisgood/Kirk all square, Price/Lenczyk all square
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