Motion text
That the House expresses its condolences following the death of Dale Reid on 8 November in Townsville, Australia, at the age of sixty-four; understands that Ms Reid, who grew up in Ladybank in North East Fife, became a successful and celebrated golfer after taking up the sport at the age of four and turning professional in 1979; notes that her career included winning twenty-one titles, making her one of the most successful players in the Ladies European Tour, as well as over a hundred top-ten finishes between 1979 and 2005; recognises Ms Reid’s role in the Sondheim Cup, with her competing in the first four editions and acting as non-playing captain in 2000 and 2002; further understands that she was a popular player on the tour, known for her honest and open personality; recognises the difficulty of her later years during which her partner, Corinne Dibnah, herself a former British Women’s Open champion, gave up playing to care for her; celebrates Dale Reid’s contribution to the sport of golf; and expresses sympathy to her friends and family following the sad news of her passing.
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