1958 Curtis Cup

The 10th Curtis Cup Match was played on August 8 and 9, 1958 at Brae Burn Country Club in Newton, Massachusetts. The Americans were the "slight favourites" though the British team arrived optimistic. They were the defending champions and possessed an experienced squad against the American team, made up primarily by college students and recent grads. The British indeed opened the tournament well, winning two of the three opening foursome matches. During the final singles matches, however, a heatwave encompassing Boston region had effects on the British team; there seemed "little hope for success" after the morning round. However, a rally led by Angela Bonallack and Frances Smith reversed fortunes and British team managed to tie, thereby retaining the cup as defending champions. Smith, a grieving widow with a newborn child, returned to England a "heroine" by virtue of earning the winning point.