The manager of Britain and Ireland’s Curtis Cup team Sue Turner has died after a long illness, the Royal & Ancient announced in a statement on Wednesday.
Turner, 50, had been battling illness since last year but had been due to manage Britain and Ireland’s amateur women against the United States in this year’s edition of the team golf event. “Needless to say I am absolutely speechless and devastated, as are her family and so many friends,” Curtis Cup captain Tegwen Matthews said.
“Sue Turner’s passion for her family, Wales, golf and life itself was intoxicating and infectious. “Sue without a doubt was the most successful Welsh captain ever and her rapport and motivation of all the girls in her teams was second to none. “Sue and I were so looking forward to the Curtis Cup and I am extremely heavy-hearted that she will not be there with me.” Turner played for Wales on six occasions between 1982 and 1994 and captained them to the home international championship in 2008 and 2009. This year’s Curtis Cup takes place at Nairn, Scotland from June 8-10.
