Dale Reid, who played in the first four Solheim Cups before captaining Europe to victory in 2000, has died at the age of 64.
Reid, who was born in Ladybank in Scotland but had lived in Australia for many years, passed away peacefully in Townsville in Queensland on November 8 after a short illness.
Reid was one of the most successful players in the Ladies European Tour’s history, winning 21 times on the circuit between 1980-91, which ranks her only behind Laura Davies in career victories.
In her best season, 1987, she won four times, including the Ladies Scottish Open at Cawder. She topped the Order of Merit in 1984 and 1987 and she also holds the record for the most top-10 finishes on Tour, with 135, recorded between 1979-2005.
Reid enjoyed a successful Solheim Cup career as both player and captain – playing in the Solheim Cup in ‘90, ‘92, ‘94 and ‘96, winning 4½ points from 11 matches – three of which ended in team defeat – before guiding Europe to victory at Loch Lomond in 2000. She received an OBE in 2001 for her services to women’s golf.
A post on the Ladies European Tour website said: “Dale was a larger-than-life character who was held in great affection by her fellow Tour players, caddies and staff. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.”
