28/02/2006 LGU ANNOUNCES CURTIS CUP IS TICKET ONLY

The Ladies’ Golf Union has announced that the 2008 Curtis Cup will be a ticket only event with a capacity of 8,000 spectators each day.

The match will be played for the first time over the Old Course, St Andrews from 30 May – 1 June. A strong USA team has already been announced and it’s Great Britain and Ireland opposition will be revealed at 12 noon on the 6th March 2008. Full details of the GB & I team will be online at www.lgu.org

Trish Wilson, The LGU’s Chairman, said “We have limited the daily attendance figures to ensure a positive experience for spectators as they follow the match of their choice over the fairways. Interest in this historical match is high and I would advise spectators to buy tickets early to avoid disappointment.”

An advanced season ticket discount is available until 1st May 2008.

All Curtis Cup Ticket holders will be entitled to a 25% discount on green fees at The Duke's, St Andrews, during the week of the Curtis Cup.

This week a new dedicated Curtis Cup website was launched at www.curtiscup.co.uk where team profiles, photos, up to date news and scoring can be accessed.

A commemorative limited edition Curtis Cup pin is available to purchase, with all proceeds being donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Further details are available online.

The Curtis Cup was donated by the sisters Harriet and Margaret Curtis in 1927 and is inscribed: “to stimulate friendly rivalry among the women golfers of many lands.” However, largely due to financial reasons, the first official match was not played until 1932 at Wentworth where the US beat GB&I 5½ - 3½.

In the series the US teams have won 25 matches, GB&I teams 6, with three matches halved. However, since 1984 the results have been much closer with four wins each and one halved match.

For ticket prices and information please visit:
www.curtiscup.co.uk