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GB&I Win Curtis Cup for First Time in Eight Years
A Thrilling Victory
It was a thrilling victory for GB&I, as they defeated the United States 12.5-7.5 to win the Curtis Cup for the first time in eight years. The match was held at Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania.
A Hard-Fought Match
The match was hard-fought, with both teams playing well. GB&I took an early lead, but the United States fought back to tie the match at 6.5-6.5 after the first day.
A Successful Comeback
GB&I then won three of the four morning foursomes matches on Sunday to take a 9.5-7.5 lead. They then won three of the eight singles matches to seal the victory.
Individual Performances
The individual performances of both teams were impressive. GB&I's Annabel Dimmock won all four of her matches, while the United States' Emilia Migliaccio won three of her four matches.
A Proud Moment
It was a proud moment for GB&I, and they will be looking to build on this success in the future. The Curtis Cup is one of the most prestigious events in women's golf, and GB&I will be hoping to win it again soon.
Other Notable Points
- The victory was GB&I's first since 2014.
- It was the United States' first loss in the Curtis Cup since 2016.
- GB&I's Annabel Dimmock was named the player of the match.
Sources
- [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/golf/2022/06/12/gbireland-beat-united-states-125-75-win-curtis-cup-first-time/)
- [Golf Week](https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/06/12/curtis-cup-results-2022-gb-i-defeats-usa-12-5-7-5-to-win-at-merion/)
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/61777401)