Reid named among four European vice-captains for Solheim Cup

European captain Suzann Pettersen has named four vicecaptains for the 2024 Solheim Cup, which sees England’s Mel Reid join the backroom team.

Dame Laura Davies, Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist and Norwegian Caroline Martens were all part of the set-up for last year’s clash against the United States in Andalusia, which saw

Europeretainthetrophyaftera thrilling 14-14 tie.

Reid was previously a vicecaptain in 2019 at Gleneagles and made four appearances as a player for Europe, winning seven-and-a-half points.

Pettersen feels she has pulled together a strong support groupforwheneuropefacethe US again at Robert Trent Jones Golfclubingainesville,virginia from September 13 to 15.

“With just over six months to go until the competition, I am thrilled to be able to name my backroom team for the 2024 Solheim Cup,” said Pettersen.

“After last year’s success, why change a winning team? I am excited to be able to have the same team by my side, but also with the great addition of Mel.

“It was a very natural choice for me and the rest of the team to bring Mel in alongside us in a vice-captaincy role. She has an immense passion and head for the Solheim Cup.”

Reid, a six-time winner on the

Ladieseuropeantour,isrelishing the challenges ahead.

“Everyone knows how much the Solheim Cup means to me and how much I love being part of it and Team Europe. It brings out passion and shows the best of what golf has to offer,” the 36-year-old said. “What the team did in Spain last year was amazing and I am excited to be able to join Suzann, Caroline, Laura and Anna on this journeyaswepreparetogoformore history in the US.”