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Played in two winning United States teams in Curtis Cup
matches - as Martha Wilkinson in 1970 at Brae Burn, Mass and
as Martha Kirouac in 1972 at Western Gailes, Ayrshire. She
won three of her four ties in 1970 and two from four in
1972.
In 1970 Martha won the United States women's amateur
championship, beating another Curtis Cup player, Cindy Hill,
by 3 and 2 in the final at Wee Burn Golf Club, Connecticut.
After her selection for the 2004 team captaincy by the
United States Golf Association women's committee, Martha was
quoted by "Golfweek" as saying: "I'm excited beyond belief
but scared also. They are big shoes to fill, it's something
every player dreams of, but doesn't think is possible."
Martha is director of course rating and member services
for the Georgia State Golf Association.
Father Jeff is executive director of the Utah Junior Golf
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