The 9th Curtis Cup Match was played on 8 and 9 June 1956 at Prince's Golf Club in Sandwich, Kent, England. The British Isles won by 5 matches to 4, to win the Curtis Cup for the second time.
The United States won two of the three foursomes matches but the British Isles won four of the six singles to win by five matches to four.
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 & British IslesNameNotes Zara Boltonnon-playing captain Veronica Anstey Philomena Garveyplayed in 1948, 1950, 1952 and 1954 Ann Howard Elizabeth Priceplayed in 1950, 1952 and 1954 Janette Robertsonplayed in 1954 Frances Smithplayed in 1950, 1952 and 1954 Jessie Valentineplayed in 1936, 1938, 1950, 1952 and 1954 Angela Ward
Howard did not play in any matches
United StatesNameNotesEdith Flippinnon-playing captainCarolyn CudoneMary Ann DowneyPatricia Lesserplayed in 1954Jane NelsonPolly Rileyplayed in 1948, 1950, 1952 and 1954Barbara Romackplayed in 1954Wiffi Smith
Friday's foursomes matches & Results Valentine/Garvey 2 & 1Lesser/SmithSmith/Price 5 & 3Riley/RomackRobertson/Anstey 6 & 4Downey/Cudone 1 Session 2 1 Overall 2
18-hole scores: Valentine/Garvey & Lesser/Smith all square, Smith/Price 2 up, Robertson/Anstey 2 up
Saturday's singles matches & Results Jessie Valentine 6 & 4Patricia LesserPhilomena Garvey 9 & 8Wiffi SmithFrances Smith 1 upPolly RileyJanette Robertson 6 & 4Barbara RomackAngela Ward 4 & 3Mary Ann DowneyElizabeth Price 7 & 6Jane Nelson 4 Session 2 5 Overall 4
18-hole scores: Lesser 2 up, W. Smith 2 up, F. Smith/Riley all square, Romack 2 up, Ward 5 up, Price 9 up
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