Russell backs GB&I to bounce back in PGA Cup

David Higgins claims opening point for home team but USA open up three-point lead

David Higgins of the GB&I PGA Cup Team blasts out of a bunker during the first day of the 2022 PGA Cup at Foxhills Golf Course in Ottershaw, England. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

David Russell is backing his Great Britain & Ireland side to come out fighting after finishing the opening day of the PGA Cup 5.5-2.5 behind the United States at Foxhills Club & Resort.

Both teams, comprising club professsionals, claimed two points as the opening fourball session on Friday finished level, but it was Suzy Whaley’s side who opened a three-point lead in the 30th staging of the competition.