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USA Captures 13-7 Victory at 44th Curtis Cup, Powered by Farah O’Keefe’s Perfect Week
6/15/2026, 11:30:58 PM
The 44th Curtis Cup: USA Defeats Great Britain & Ireland 13-7
On Sunday, June 2026, the United States reclaimed the Curtis Cup at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, beating Great Britain & Ireland 13-7. The Americans won six of eight singles matches on the final day to clinch the victory.
Background & Context
The Curtis Cup pits top women amateurs from the United States against GB&I. Before the 2026 match the series stood at 32-9-3 for the U.S., which has won four of the last five Cups; the only recent loss was in 2024 at Sunningdale, England, where GB&I edged the U.S. by one point. The U.S.’s largest margin of victory was 14 points in 2018.
Key Players & Contributions
Freshman Farah O’Keefe of the University of Texas posted a perfect 5-0 record, the fourth player ever to win all five Curtis Cup matches. Kiara Romero secured the decisive 1-up win over Isla McDonald-O’Brien. Asterisk Talley, 17, beat Davina Xanh 2-and-1. Jasmine Koo won 1-up over Nellie Ong, while Anna Davis (4-and-3) and Kary Hollenbaugh (1-up) added key points.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: USA 13, GB&I 7
- O’Keefe 5-0-0 (fourth player ever)
- Series record after match: 32-9-3
- Americans have won four of the last five Cups; 2018 saw the largest 14-point margin.
Why the Win Matters
The win reinforces U.S. dominance in women’s amateur team golf and builds momentum for Cups, while highlighting the depth of emerging talent already competing at collegiate and professional levels.
Official Statements & Responses
O’Keefe called the win a career highlight and said she focused on nine greens on the back nine. Romero said she stayed composed despite early setbacks, gaining confidence. Talley noted the team blocked pressure and leaned on teammates. Koo expressed joy. GB&I captain Catriona Matthew voiced disappointment but praised her squad’s effort.
Criticism & Opposition
GB&I captain Catriona Matthew lamented the loss, noting the team entered with high hopes of retaining the cup won two years earlier and called the defeat disappointing, though she praised her players’ effort.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I don’t think I’ve ever shaken that much in my life,” — Farah O’Keefe, USA team member
- “Throughout the whole day I was not stressed out or worried. I love high-pressure situations so I felt in control even though I was down two on the front nine,” — Kiara Romero, USA team member
- “We were just trying to block out any pressure there was surrounding us having to win,” — Asterisk Talley, USA team member
- “We came here with high hopes wanting to retain the cup that we won at Sunningdale two years ago.” — Catriona Matthew, GB&I captain
What’s Next
The 2028 Curtis Cup will be contested at Royal Dornoch in Scotland, followed by the 2030 edition at the National Golf Links of America in Southampton, New York.
