The 36th

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Match was played from June 11 to 13, 2010 at

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. The United States won 12 to 7. The Great Britain and Ireland team led 3 to 2 after the first day but the Americans won all 6 matches on the second day and, with the singles matches being shared, won comfortably. The Great Britain and Ireland team included 15-year-old twins,

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Format

The contest was a three-day competition, with three foursomes and three fourball matches on each of the first two days, and eight singles matches on the final day, a total of 20 points. Each of the 20 matches is worth one point in the larger team competition. If a match is all square after the 18th hole extra holes are not played. Rather, each side earns a point toward their team total. The team that accumulates at least 10 points wins the competition. In the event of a tie, the current holder retains the Cup.

Teams

Eight players for the USA and Great Britain & Ireland participated in the event plus one non-playing captain for each team. The American team was selected by the

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’s International Team Selection Committee. The Great Britain & Ireland team was selected by the LGU in April 2010.

Friday's matches

Morning foursomes

Afternoon fourballs

Saturday's matches

Morning fourballs

Afternoon foursomes

Sunday's singles matches

References

External links

USGA archive

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