ESPN Golf: U.S. Claims 2026 Curtis Cup 13-7 as Farah O'Keefe Makes History with Perfect 5-0 Record

U.S. Wins 2026 Curtis Cup 13-7 as O'Keefe Makes History

The United States dominated Great Britain & Ireland at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, claiming the 2026 Curtis Cup with a 13-7 margin and extending their all-time series lead to 32-9-3.

O'Keefe Joins Elite 5-0-0 Club

Texas junior Farah O'Keefe became only the fourth player in Curtis Cup history to go 5-0-0 in a single match, joining Stacy Lewis (2008), Kristin Gillman (2018), and GB&I's Bronte Law (2016). O'Keefe capped her perfect run with a 2-and-1 victory over future Longhorns teammate Charlotte Naughton.

O'Keefe arrived at the Curtis Cup already riding high — she earned low amateur honors at The Chevron Championship and captured the NCAA individual title at La Costa earlier this year.

Final Day Breakdown

Kiara Romero secured the clinching point with a 1-up win over Isla McDonald-O'Brien. Jasmine Koo (1 up) and 17-year-old Asterisk Talley (2&1) added U.S. victories earlier in the session. Anna Davis and Kary Hollenbaugh closed out the day with wins in the final matches.

GB&I opened with back-to-back wins from Patience Rhodes and Sophia Fullbrook to level the match at 7-7, but the Americans ultimately pulled clear.

Looking Ahead

GB&I captain Catriona Matthew acknowledged the team's disappointment after successfully defending the cup at Sunningdale in 2024. The 2028 Curtis Cup heads to Royal Dornoch in Scotland, with the 2030 edition set for National Golf Links of America in New York.

Strokeslab Perspective

Curtis Cup match play makes traditional SG analysis less applicable, but O'Keefe's flawless 5-0-0 record speaks volumes about her consistency under pressure — a trait that translates directly to professional success.