David Russell

Background

Russell was born in Dartford, England, and turned professional in 1976.

Career

That fall he went to the first Qualifying school held at Walton Heath. He was the medalist with a score of 296. Russell played on the European Tour and Challenge Tour.

His best finish on the European Tour was second place at the 1987 KLM Dutch Open.

In 1992, he suffered a hand injury that kept him out for eight months. He led the 1993 Heineken Dutch Open at one stage, but eventually finished 19th, two shots over par.

Russell played in The Open Championship eight times, making the cut five times, tied for 35th in 1982, T-44 in 1985, T-38 in 1988, T-67 in 1996, and T-24 in 1997. In 1994, Russell played ten events of the Professional Golf Association Tour making the cut in three.

1997 Audi Quattro Trophy.

Achievements

• 1997 Audi Quattro Trophy.