Britain and Ireland’s Curtis Cup manager Sue Turner has died at the age of 50, having battled illness since last autumn.

Turner, who played for Wales six times from 1982 to 1994, was victorious twice as captain in the Home Internationals.

“Sue Turner’s passion for her family, Wales, golf and life itself was intoxicating and infectious,” said Curtis Cup captain Tegwen Matthews.

“Sue without a doubt was the most successful Welsh captain ever.”

Having enjoyed back-to-back Welsh victories under Turner in 2008 and 2009, Matthews admitted: “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.”