The 2nd Curtis Cup Match was played on September 27 and 28, 1934 at the Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The United States won 6 to 2.
Format The contest was played over two days, with three foursomes on the first day and six singles matches on the second day, a total of 9 points. Matches were over 18 holes.
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 the US and for Great Britain & Ireland participated in the event. The American's had a non-playing captain, Glenna Collett-Vare, while Britain's captain, Doris Chambers, was one of the team.
Team USANameNotesGlenna Collett-Varenon-playing captainLeona Cheneyplayed in 1932Charlotte GluttingAniela GoldthwaiteOpal Hillplayed in 1932Marion MileyMaureen Orcuttplayed in 1932Lucille RobinsonVirginia Van Wieplayed in 1932
Marion Miley did not play any matches.
The British team was selected in July. Doris Chambers was the captain-manager. They travelled first to Canada on the SS Duchess of York. Great BritainNameNotes Doris Chambersplaying captain Pam Barton Freda Coats Diana Fishwickplayed in 1932 Molly Gourlayplayed in 1932 Wanda Morganplayed in 1932 Diana Plumpton Pat Walker
The captain, Doris Chambers, and Freda Coats did not play any matches.
Thursday's foursomes matches Results Barton/GourlayhalvedVan Wie/GluttingFishwick/Morgan 2 upOrcutt/CheneyPlumpton/Walker 2 upHill/Robinson 1 Session 1 1 Overall 1
Friday's singles matches Results Diana Fishwick 2 & 1Virginia Van WiePam Barton 7 & 5Leona CheneyMolly Gourlay 4 & 2Maureen OrcuttWanda Morgan 3 & 2Charlotte GluttingDiana Plumpton 3 & 2Opal HillPat Walker 3 & 2Aniela Goldthwaite 1 Session 5 2 Overall 6
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