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Four players named to U.S. Curtis Cup team, including Asterisk Talley
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The U.S. Curtis Cup team for 2026 has announced four players, including World No. 1 Kiara Romero, who secured her spot by winning the Mark H. McCormack Medal. The competition will take place from June 12-14 at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles.
Team USA’s Curtis Cup roster is now halfway complete. On Monday, the USGA announced that two new players have secured positions for the 2026 competition through the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking, while a third was selected by way of the selection committee.
World No. 1 Kiara Romero was already guaranteed a spot by earning the 2025 Mark H. McCormack Medal, given annually to the top-ranked amateur. Oregon’s Romero served as an alternate in 2024 and will make her debut against Great Britain and Ireland June 12-14 at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles.
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Who are the players named to the U.S. Curtis Cup team for 2026?
The U.S. Curtis Cup team for 2026 includes World No. 1 Kiara Romero and three other players selected through the Women's World Amateur Golf Ranking and the selection committee.
When and where will the 2026 Curtis Cup competition take place?
The 2026 Curtis Cup competition will be held from June 12-14 at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles.
