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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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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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