The 3rd Curtis Cup Match was played on 6 May 1936 on the King's Course at Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland. The match ended in a tie at 4 each and the United States, as the holders, retained the trophy.
The final match to finish was between Jessie Anderson and Leona Cheney. America led 4–3 and had already retained the Cup but Britain could still tie the contest. Anderson and Cheney were all square after 17 holes. Cheney took 5 at the last but Anderson holed a putt of 7 or 8 yards for a 4, to win her match and tie the contest.
Format The contest was played in a single day, with three foursomes in the morning and six singles matches in the afternoon, a total of 9 points.
Each of the 9 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 5 points won the competition.
Teams Eight players for Great Britain & Ireland and USA participated in the event.
Great BritainNameNotes Doris Chambersnon-playing captain Jessie Anderson Pam Bartonplayed in 1934 Marjorie Ross Garon Helen Holm Wanda Morganplayed in 1932 and 1934 Bridget Newell Phyllis Wade Pat Walkerplayed in 1934
Bridget Newell and Phyllis Wade did not play in any matches.
Team USANameNotesGlenna Collett Vareplaying captain, played in 1932Patty BergLeona Cheneyplayed in 1932 and 1934Maureen Crewsplayed in 1932 and 1934Charlotte Gluttingplayed in 1934Aniela Goldthwaiteplayed in 1934Opal Hillplayed in 1932 and 1934Marion Mileyplayed in 1934
Aniela Goldthwaite and Marion Miley did not play in any matches.
Morning foursomes Results Morgan/GaronhalvedVare/BergWalker/Burton 2 & 1Crews/CheneyHolm/Anderson 3 & 2Hill/Glutting 1 Session 1 1 Overall 1
Afternoon singles Results Wanda Morgan 3 & 2Glenna Collett VareHelen Holm 4 & 3Patty BergPam Barton 1 upCharlotte GluttingPat Walker 1 upMaureen CrewsJessie Anderson 1 upLeona CheneyMarjorie Ross Garon 7 & 5Opal Hill 3 Session 3 4 Overall 4
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