The 14th Curtis Cup Match was played on July 29 and 30, 1966 on the Cascades course at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. The United States won by 13 matches to 5, to retain the trophy.
The United States took a 7–2 lead after the opening day and won two of the foursomes and three of the singles matches on the final day to win the contest.
Format The contest was a two-day competition, with three foursomes and six singles matches on each day, a total of 18 points.
Each of the 18 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 9 points won the competition. In the event of a tie, the current holder retained the Cup.
Teams United StatesNameNotesDorothy Germain Porternon-playing captain, played in 1950Jean Ashleyplayed in 1962Barbara Fay Boddieplayed in 1964Carol Flennikenplayed in 1964Barbara McIntireplayed in 1958, 1960, 1962 and 1964Phyllis Preussplayed in 1962 and 1964Nancy Symsplayed in 1964Anne Weltsplayed in 1958, 1960 and 1962Helen Wilsonplayed in 1950
& British IslesNameNotes Zara Boltonplaying captain, played in 1948 Susan Armitageplayed in 1964 Angela Bonallackplayed in 1956, 1958, 1960, 1962 and 1964 Ita Burke Liz Chadwick Marjory Fowler Joan Hastings Belle Robertsonplayed in 1960 Pam Tredinnick
Chadwick was not in the original team, being selected as first reserve, but was added when Julia Greenhalgh later withdrew with an injured hand.
Friday's matches
Morning foursomes & Results Bonallack/Armitage 1 upAshley/PreussRobertson/HastingshalvedWelts/McIntireChadwick/Tredinnick 1 upBoddie/Flenniken Session 2 Overall 2
Afternoon singles & Results Belle Robertson 1 upJean AshleySusan ArmitagehalvedAnne WeltsAngela Bonallack 3 & 2Barbara Fay BoddieLiz Chadwick 2 upNancy SymsIta Burke 3 & 1Helen WilsonMarjory Fowler 3 & 1Carol Flenniken 1 Session 4 2 Overall 7
Saturday's matches
Morning foursomes & Results Bonallack/Armitage 3 & 1Ashley/PreussChadwick/Burke 1 upMcIntire/WeltsRobertson/Hastings 2 & 1Boddie/Flenniken 1 Session 2 3 Overall 9
Afternoon singles & Results Angela Bonallack 2 & 1Jean AshleyBelle RobertsonhalvedAnne WeltsSusan Armitage 3 & 2Barbara Fay BoddiePamela TredinnickhalvedNancy SymsLiz Chadwick 3 & 2Phyllis PreussIta Burke 2 & 1Carol Flenniken 2 Session 4 5 Overall 13
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