Thursday 31 March 2016 12:16, UK
Laura Davies has backed the appointment of Annika Sorenstam who, on Wednesday, was named Europe's Solheim Cup captain for 2017.
Davies, who has represented Europe 12 times in the contest, says the 45-year-old Stockholm-born ex-Tour player 'will leave no stone unturned' in her attempts to bring the best out of her team.
Asked about the decision to select the now-retired former world No 1 and 10-time major champion, Davies told Sky Sports News HQ: "It's great news for us, especially as it's being played in America, she's lived a lot of her life over there.
"She brings masses of experience, will bring the team together, and will do a very professional job.
"It will all be regimented, that's Annika's way. She likes stats, will have everything all worked out, and there'll be no stone unturned. That's how she played her career when on Tour."
Europe's opponents at Des Moines Country Club, in America's MidWest, will once again be led by Juli Inkster.
The 55-year-old from California steered the United States to victory in Germany last autumn and Davies admits the two skippers are not mates.
Davies, a four-time major champion herself, added: "They're not the best of friends but, hopefully, they'll put their differences behind them and it'll be a good match.
"Juli is much more of a relaxed sort of character. She'll have her team laughing and joking, while the European team will be slightly more serious. The teams will probably reflect the two captains.
"The young Scandinavians coming through will be desperate to play as Annika was their hero. They grew up watching her when she was the world No 1 for so long."
