Green ties in Curtis Cup singles match

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 1 September 2024 at 10:08 am

Photo via the Golf Channel – Melanie Green gets set to make a shot during today’s final round at the Curtis Cup.

Medina’s Melanie Green tied in her singles match today to earn a half point to Team USA in the closing round of competition at the Curtis Cup being played at Sunningdale, England.

Green, who was three up after 7 holes and two up after 10 had to win the final hole to halve her match with Mimi Rhodes of the Great Britain/Ireland Team.

Making her debut in Curtis Cup competition, Green had a win, a loss and two ties in her four rounds over the three days of the tournament.

Great Britain/Ireland edged Team USA 10 1/2 – 9 1/2 to win the Curtis Cup.

Green will next be attending the Stage 2 tournament of  the Qualifying School next month at the Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice Florida as she tries to earn her card to turn professional and compete on the LPGA tour.