Miles Russell, 17, gives dad caddie moment at U.S. Open
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- Miles Russell surprised his father Joe on Father's Day by having caddie Ramon Bescansa hand over the bib on the 18th hole at Shinnecock Hills, creating a father-son caddie moment at the golfer's first U.S. Open.
- The 17-year-old world No. 1 junior shot 72-71 in the first two rounds to make the cut by two strokes, then rebounded from a 74 in round three with an even-par 70 in the final round to finish at 7 over.
- Former pro Steve Wheatcroft suggested the caddie swap early in tournament week, contingent on Russell making the cut, and Russell confirmed the plan with the USGA before the final round.
- Russell earned his U.S. Open berth through open qualifying in Florida, surviving a playoff, and his friend and fellow Florida State commit Charlie Woods — Tiger Woods' son — caddied for him in the qualifier.
- Russell called his father 'everything' to his golf career, recalling evenings spent chipping in the dark as a child while Joe coached his shot selection.
Why it matters: A 17-year-old ranked as the world's No. 1 junior made the cut at a major — a rarity. The USGA greenlit a Father's Day caddie swap on the 18th hole, letting Russell share his first-major par with dad Joe. His qualifier path featured Charlie Woods caddying, and Russell called his father 'everything' to his golf career.
