Miles Russell Had His Father Caddie for Him During the Final Hole of the U.S. Open on Father’s Day
Miles Russell, a 17-year-old amateur, made his U.S. Open debut at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in June 2026. Ramon Bescansa caddied for him for 71.5 holes. On the 18th hole of the final round, Bescansa handed Russell’s golf bag to his father, Joe Russell, who caddied for him during the final hole. Russell said, 'It was kind of a fun Father’s Day gift,' and added, 'Kind of cool since it was my first一
Miles Russell, a 17-year-old amateur, made his U.S. Open debut at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., in June 2026. Ramon Bescansa caddied for him for 71.5 holes during the tournament. On the 18th hole of the final round on Father’s Day, Bescansa handed Russell’s golf bag to his father, Joe Russell, who caddied for him during the final hole. Russell said, 'It was kind of a fun Father’s Day gift,' and added, 'Kind of cool since it was my first one. Hopefully it’s something he’ll remember for a long time.' According to espn.com, Russell made the cut after shooting 72-71 in the first two rounds and was ranked No. 1 in the world among junior golfers.
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