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Post by philknj on May 19, 2022 20:12:58 GMT
USA vs. Great Britain & Ireland ... most of last year's faces from Wales are coming to Merion GC on June 10 thru 12 ... it feels like a re-match ... but I expect the result to be the same. Home page:
I'm doing a butt-buster odyssey, hitting The Curtis Cup and Shoprite/Acer in the same weekend.   It will be my second Curtis Cup since seeing the singles round in 1990 at Somerset Hills CC.
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It will be my second visit to Merion GC. The first was for the 1989 finals of the U.S. Amateur Championship where Chris Patton knocked off Danny Green, 3 & 1. USGA article:
It cost $50 for a weekly grounds pass, but I only wanted to attend for one day ... I talked to the ticket lady on the phone, hoping I could get a break, but no dice, and I guess they weren't selling same-day gate tickets, so I had to pay the fifty  ... I rationalized it as being a historic event. 
I arrived there really early and by the time I returned home, I watched it again on ABC which showed it on tape at 4:30 PM EST.
I smuggled in a cheap little 35mm camera and took a few pics after the action.
Set A - Bob Rosburg (red cap) interviewing Patton; First tee box outside clubhouse; one of the "white faces" of Merion.
Set B - Scoreboard; Chris Patton; "famous" 11th hole.
Set C - Chris Patton w/ trophy; Grounds pass; Parking pass.
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Post by philknj on May 28, 2022 11:24:00 GMT
In other news (above), the 2030 Curtis Cup will be played at National Golf Links of American in Southampton, NY (June 7 -9). These guys are killing me ... it's right next door to Sebonack, which was a brutal trip to make for the 2013 USWO. |
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Post by don on May 28, 2022 17:47:10 GMT
Only on SeoulSisters would someone complain about the Curtis Cup at NGLA because it’s a pain to get to.
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Post by philknj on Jun 6, 2022 18:17:21 GMT
GB&I was hard at work two days ago ...
... and this is YUGE - The Great McGinty picked Ohio St. as her third college:
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Post by philknj on Jun 8, 2022 12:16:35 GMT
I can't win ... Weather.com forecast for Saturday:
Showers early then scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. High 72F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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Schedule of Events
Starting times for the Curtis Cup Match events are below. Please note that starting times are subject to change.
Thursday, June 9 - Opening Flag Raising Ceremony (6:00 p.m.) - Spectators are welcome
Friday, June 10 - Three morning four-ball matches (7:30-7:54 a.m.);
Three afternoon foursomes (1:40-2:02 p.m.)
Saturday, June 11 - Three morning four-ball matches (8:00-8:24 a.m.);
three afternoon foursomes (3:10-3:32 p.m.)
Sunday, June 12 - Eight afternoon singles matches (2:00-3:17 p.m.); Closing Ceremony
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Post by philknj on Jun 12, 2022 3:06:41 GMT
I didn't see what happened Friday, but Saturday was a big disappointment for GB&I ... they took a lead in all their matches, but ran out of gas in most of them. This tournament ended at lunchtime ... GB&I needed a 3-0 sweep in the morning to have any chance of winning, but came away with only one win. Tomorrow's singles matches (moved up to 7:30 AM to avoid bad weather) are just a formality.
Pic 1 - Jensen Castle just before she holes lengthy left-to-right breaker at #11 to win the hole during Sat. AM four-ball match. She is a really good putter ... even her long twisty putts that don't go in are close misses.
Pic 2 - The Zhangster and Heck on the range before their Sat. PM foursome match.
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Post by klpgaenglish on Jun 12, 2022 22:50:09 GMT
Cool.
These sort of events between the US and Europe are fine, especially on the men's side, but shouldn't there be an event similar to the Rider Cup between the US and Korean ladies?
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Post by don on Jun 12, 2022 23:23:07 GMT
Cool. These sort of events between the US and Europe are fine, especially on the men's side, but shouldn't there be an event similar to the Rider Cup between the US and Korean ladies? If the players cared they'd probably get some steam going around it. Maybe because they all know what will happen. |
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Post by philknj on Jun 13, 2022 5:44:17 GMT
Fortunately, I was long gone when the really bad weather arrived on Sunday ... although I had an umbrella propped over my head for much of Saturday, which had a light, constant spritz for a few hours which did not affect play ... this is the par-4 16th hole.
Each team had two alternates ... I assume they were there, somewhere ... Anna Davis is well-known these days, but I didn't see her on Saturday. The people who were noticeable were the college coaches (LSU, Ohio State, Southern Cal and Florida for sure) affiliated with players on both sides.
Shoprite/Acer washout Mina Harigae dropped by on Sunday.
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It will be my second Curtis Cup since seeing the singles round in 1990 at Somerset Hills CC.
... I rationalized it as being a historic event. 
