Northumberland golfer Charlotte Naughton unable to halt all-conquering Farah O'Keefe as USA win Curtis Cup
Northumberland’s Charlotte Naughton was unable to help Great Britain and Ireland to a famous victory in the Curtis Cup.
The Longhirst Hall golfer was part of the GB&I side which took on the United States at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles – hoping for a first victory on away soil for 40 years.
The US side ultimately prevailed 13-7 but they were given a scare on the final day.
A number of tight matches turned in favour of the hosts, including Naughton’s against world number three Farah O’Keefe. She was two up through 12 holes but O’Keefe fought back to win 2&1, her individual success fittingly guaranteeing victory for the USA.
Naughton, 18, won her Saturday foursomes match 3&2 alongside Davina Xanh against Asterisk Talley and Anna Davis but lost 2 down in Friday’s fourballs alongside Nellie Ong against O’Keefe and Jasmine Koo.