The 5rd Curtis Cup Match was played on 21 and 22 May 1948 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England.

Each of the 9 matches was worth one point in the larger team competition.

Rather, each side earned 1⁄2 a point toward their team total.

The team that accumulated at least 5 points won the competition.

[4] Diana Critchley was due to play in the final singles match, but withdrew due to illness and was replaced by Zara Bolton.