U.S. Open: Miles Russell gives his dad the ultimate Father's Day gift
Miles Russell, a 17-year-old from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, made the cut at the 2026 U.S. Open. He had his father, Joe, caddie the 18th hole as a Father's Day surprise. Russell is the second-youngest man to make a U.S. Open cut since World War II.
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The golfer's hometown of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, has been identified.
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Miles Russell Makes Cut at 2026 U.S. Open
confidence 100%Miles Russell, a 17-year-old from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, made the cut at the 2026 U.S. Open. He had his father, Joe, caddie the 18th hole as a Father's Day surprise. Russell is the second-youngest man to make a U.S. Open cut since World War II.
What's confirmed:
- Miles Russell is a 17-year-old golfer from Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
- Russell made the cut at the 2026 U.S. Open.
- Joe Russell caddied the 18th hole for his son as a Father's Day surprise.
- Russell is the second-youngest man to make a U.S. Open cut since World War II.
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Miles Russell returns to Northeast Amateur after U.S. Open debut
confidence 100%Amateur golfer Miles Russell has returned to the Northeast Amateur. During his U.S. Open debut at Shinnecock Hills, the 17-year-old had his father, Joe, caddie the 18th hole as a Father's Day surprise. Russell is the second-youngest man to make a U.S. Open cut since World War II.
What's confirmed:
- Miles Russell is 17 years old.
- Russell had his father, Joe, caddie the 18th hole during the final round of his U.S. Open debut at Shinnecock Hills.
- The gesture occurred on Father's Day.
- Russell has returned to the Northeast Amateur.
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Miles Russell Surprises Father With Caddie Swap at U.S. Open
confidence 90%17-year-old amateur Miles Russell had his father, Joe, caddie the 18th hole during his U.S. Open debut. The gesture served as a Father's Day surprise during the final round at Shinnecock Hills. Russell is the second-youngest man to make a U.S. Open cut since World War II.
What's confirmed:
- Miles Russell is 17 years old.
- Russell had his father caddie the 18th hole during his U.S. Open debut.
- The event took place at Shinnecock Hills.
- Russell's father is named Joe.
Still unconfirmed:
- Miles Russell is the second-youngest man to make a U.S. Open cut since World War II.
- Tiger Woods' son is a friend of Miles Russell.
- Miles Russell played in a pairing with amateur Jackson Koivun.