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Everything to know about the 2024 Curtis Cup at Sunningdale

cameron jourdan
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Team USA players Rose Zhang, left, and Rachel Kuehn hold American flags after winning their matches during Singles Matches at the 2022 Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Chris Keane/USGA)
Team USA players Rose Zhang, left, and Rachel Kuehn hold American flags after winning their matches during Singles Matches at the 2022 Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. on Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Chris Keane/USGA)

It's time for one of the greatest women's amateur competitions in the world, the Curtis Cup.

The 43rd Curtis Cup is set for Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at Sunningdale in England. The Curtis Cup is an eight-woman competition between the best amateurs from the United States against their counterparts from Great Britain and Ireland. This is the first Curtis Cup contested at Sunningdale and the 10th in England.

The Americans own a 31-8-3 lead in the biennial competition.

The United States' roster is highlighted by two-time Curtis Cup member Rachel Kuehn, who in 2022 at Merion sunk the match-clinching putt.

Here's everything you need to know for the 2024 Curtis Cup.

Course details

A general view/ course scenic of the 17th green and 18th holes and clubhouse on the Old Course at Sunningdale Golf Club on April 30, 2015 in Sunningdale, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
A general view/ course scenic of the 17th green and 18th holes and clubhouse on the Old Course at Sunningdale Golf Club on April 30, 2015 in Sunningdale, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Sunningdale’s Old Course was designed by two-time winner of The Open Championship, Willie Park Jr., and opened in 1901.

SUNNINGDALE GOLF CLUB (OLD COURSE)Hole 1: 492 yards (Par 5)Hole 2: 489 yards (Par 5)Hole 3: 318 yards (Par 4)Hole 4: 144 yards (Par 3)Hole 5: 400 yards (Par 4)Hole 6: 433 yards (Par 4)Hole 7: 393 yards (Par 4)Hole 8: 168 yards (Par 3)Hole 9: 267 yards (Par 4)OUT: 3,104 yards (Par 36)Hole 10: 467 yards (Par 5)Hole 11: 324 yards (Par 4)Hole 12: 425 yards (Par 4)Hole 13: 185 yards (Par 3)Hole 14: 503 yards (Par 5)Hole 15: 213 yards (Par 3)Hole 16: 408 yards (Par 4)Hole 17: 396 yards (Par 4)Hole 18: 423 yards (Par 4)IN: 3,344 yards (Par 36)TOTAL: 6,448 yards (Par 72)

Team facts

Meghan Stasi, LNGA Mid-Am champion
Meghan Stasi, LNGA Mid-Am champion

Team selection: The USA Team is selected by the United States Golf Association’s International Team Selection Committee. The R&A selects the team from Great Britain and Ireland.

Captains: Meghan Stasi (Americans); Catriona Matthew (GB&I)

Scoring: A victory in each match scores one point. In the event a match goes 18 holes without a winner, a half-point is awarded to each team. The team that scores the most points wins the match. In the event of a tie, the team that won the previous competition retains the Curtis Cup.

Championship format

The United States team pose with the Curtis Cup and their team caddies after the singles matches on day three of The 2022 Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2022 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
The United States team pose with the Curtis Cup and their team caddies after the singles matches on day three of The 2022 Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2022 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Thursday, Aug. 29 (Note: All times ET) 

11 a.m. – Opening Ceremony

Friday, Aug. 30 

1:45-2:05 a.m. – Foursomes (three matches)

7:05-7:35 a.m. – Four-Ball (three matches)

Saturday, Aug. 31 

1:45-2:05 a.m. – Foursomes (three matches)

7:05-7:35 a.m. – Four-Ball (three matches)

Sunday, June 10 

4:05-5:15 a.m. – Singles (eight matches)

Immediately after play – Closing Ceremony

What does the winning team receive?

USA team members Rachel Heck, left, laughs with Rachel Kuehn, right, on the first tee before the start of the Four-Ball Matches at the 2022 Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. on Friday, June 10, 2022. (Chris Keane/USGA)
USA team members Rachel Heck, left, laughs with Rachel Kuehn, right, on the first tee before the start of the Four-Ball Matches at the 2022 Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. on Friday, June 10, 2022. (Chris Keane/USGA)

The cup, a silver bowl of Paul Revere design, is inscribed: “To stimulate friendly rivalry among the women golfers of many lands.” The cup was first presented in 1927 to give momentum to the competition, but play didn’t begin until 1932, largely because of financial reasons.

TV, streaming information

A view of the Curtis Cup trophy and the iconic clubhouse before the start of the Four-Ball Matches at the 2022 Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. on Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Chris Keane/USGA)
A view of the Curtis Cup trophy and the iconic clubhouse before the start of the Four-Ball Matches at the 2022 Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. on Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Chris Keane/USGA)

All times ET

Friday, Aug. 30: Golf Channel, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Peacock, 12-1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 31: Golf Channel, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Peacock, 12-1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 1: 5-10:30 a.m.

Tickets

Sunningdale's Old Course 1st hole. (Photo: USGA)
Sunningdale's Old Course 1st hole. (Photo: USGA)

Fans are welcome to attend the 43rd Curtis Cup Match. Tickets are available at curtiscup.org.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Everything to know about the 2024 Curtis Cup at Sunningdale