Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father's Day surprise
The 17-year-old amateur finished even par in the final round and ended his first U.S. Open at 7 over after the surprise switch.
- On Sunday at Shinnecock Hills, 17-year-old Miles Russell surprised his father, Joe Russell, by inviting him to caddie the final hole at the U.S. Open on Father's Day.
- Russell qualified for the Open earlier this month with Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' son, carrying his bag; Steve Wheatcroft recommended the switch, which The USGA approved before the round.
- Competing in his first-ever major, Russell finished at 7 over, shooting an even-par 70 in the final round while playing alongside Jackson Koivun, the top amateur in the world.
- Russell said his father meant "Everything" to his golf career; the caddie switch on 18 was executed to perfection after Russell two-putted for par with his father on the bag.
- The memory of his first major cut will now always include that par on the 18th hole with his father; Miles Russell said, "Hopefully it's something he'll remember for a long time.
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Miles Russell’s dad caddies for him on final US Open hole in heartwarming Father’s Day moment
The 17-year-old amateur had his father, Joe, caddie for him on the 18th hole in a special moment as Russell closed out his first-ever U.S. Open and first major appearance.
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Miles Russell is the youngest player in the 2026 U.S. Open field at just 17 years old. Teeing it up in a major championship at that age, let alone making the cut as he did at Shinnecock Hills, made for an already unforgettable week for him and his family. The young man had one final surprise up his sleeve for Sunday’s final round, however, that not only his family will cherish forever, but made plenty of golf fans watching the moment unfold a bi…
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