USA take dominant lead over GB & I in the Curtis Cup

The USA is on the brink of retaining the Curtis Cup for a third consecutive time after taking an 8.5 to 3.5 lead over Great Britain and Ireland in Pennsylvania.

Amari Avery was instrumental in building USA's advantage, winning all four of her four-ball and foursomes matches.

Caley McGinty and Ireland's Lauren Walsh picked up 1.5 points for GB & Ire, while Hannah Darling and Annabell Fuller also earned a victory over Jensen Castle and Latanna Stone in foursomes.

The result will be decided with eight singles matches at Merion Golf Club on Sunday, with the home team needing 1.5 points to retain the trophy.