Curtis Cup Captains Preview Match
Europe's Moore and USA's Stevens Optimistic Ahead of Prestigious Clash
Dates, Venue, and Format
* The 42nd Curtis Cup match takes place at Conwy Golf Club in Wales, from June 8-10, 2023. * The format consists of eight four-ball matches on Friday, eight foursomes matches on Saturday, and 16 singles matches on Sunday. * Europe will be looking to retain the Cup, having won the last match at Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania in 2022.
Team Captains
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Europe: Elaine Ratcliffe, a former Curtis Cup player and two-time European Solheim Cup captain. *
USA: Rachel Heck, a two-time NCAA individual champion and the current World Amateur No. 1.
Players to Watch
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Europe: Annabell Fuller, Carla Ponte, and Emilie Albacete *
USA: Rose Zhang, Megha Ganne, and Bailey Shoemaker
Quotes from the Captains
* "I am so excited to be captaining the European Curtis Cup team. We have a great group of players, and I am confident that we can retain the Cup in Wales." - Elaine Ratcliffe * "It is an honor to be named the captain of the USA Curtis Cup team. We have a talented team, and I am looking forward to seeing what we can achieve in Wales." - Rachel Heck
Predictions
* Europe is a slight favorite to win the match, but the USA team is always a strong contender. * The match is likely to be close, and it could come down to the final day of singles matches.
Additional Information
* The Curtis Cup is a biennial women's amateur golf competition between Great Britain & Ireland and the United States. * The trophy is named after Harriot Curtis, who donated the cup in 1932. * The United States has won the Curtis Cup 31 times, while Great Britain & Ireland has won 10 times.
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