Amateur golfers Russell and Koivun compete in US Open's third round

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:51 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Amateur golfers Russell and Koivun compete in US Open's third round

Summary

Miles Russell and Jackson Koivun, two amateur golfers, competed together in the third round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on June 20, 2026. Both players shot 4-over-par 74, bringing their tournament total to 7 over. The pairing drew attention as they are considered among the future stars of golf, with Russell ranked No. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association. Koivun has had a successful college career and is preparing to turn pro, while Russell is set to join Florida State University next fall. Five amateurs made the cut for the weekend, showcasing the talent in amateur golf today.

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By the Numbers

•Russell and Koivun both shot 4-over-par 74 on Saturday.
•The third round of the U.S. Open is being played at Shinnecock Hills.
•Russell is ranked No. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association.
•Koivun is preparing to turn pro after a successful college career.
•Five amateurs made the cut, showing strong competition among young golfers.

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11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Open's 'future of golf' pairing

What they're saying

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Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole.
— Yahoo Sports

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