PGA Cup Captains lead tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth II

15/09/2022

The impact of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is felt by all at the The PGA Cup this week.

As a mark of respect and to commemorate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, both Great Britain & Ireland and the United States will wear black ribbons for each practice round and when they face each other across three matchdays at Foxhills Club & Resort, Surrey.

A two minute’s silence was also observed at this afternoon’s opening ceremony.

Speaking ahead of the 30th PGA Cup matches, Great Britain & Ireland Captain, David Russell, said: "It’s a massive honour anyway, but particularly with what’s gone on over the last few days. It’s a wonderful honour to be able to represent Great Britain & Ireland in this prestigious event. We’re all really looking forward to it.

"Things have changed slightly but it’s still a massive honour for us all to be a part of it. Queen Elizabeth II has always been around for us, so from a personal point of view it’s almost like losing your grandmother or the grand-figure in your family."

Suzy Whaley, Captain for the United States this week, added: “All of us knew her age and that she was not feeling great, but I certainly didn’t expect it to happen as quickly as it did. It brought me back to Princess Dianna because I remember exactly where I was when she passed away.

“While we don’t have the history and she certainly wasn’t our monarch, I think all of us feel quite close to that family. It really felt sad. I knew coming over here it will be historic time. I was thinking about how we would handle the matches and would they be able to go on. I was thrilled that they could go on because she loved sports, she loved sporting events and I’m hopeful that she’s thrilled that we’re having this competition.”

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