Miles Russell, 17, makes U.S. Open cut at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Miles Russell, the youngest player at the U.S. Open, has successfully made the cut at Shinnecock Hills, currently tied for 48th at 3 over par. Russell, who opened with a 2-over 72, climbed into the top 15 briefly during the second round. Despite finishing with three bogeys, he secured his spot for the weekend play. The 17-year-old from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, is only the second youngest to accomplish this feat since World War II, following Beau Hossler in 2012. Russell earlier qualified for the tournament after a playoff on his 38th hole on June 8.
- •Russell is tied for 48th place at 3 over par.
- •He played alongside Padraig Harrington in the second round.
- •This is Russell's U.S. Open debut.
- •He previously made a cut at the Puerto Rico Open in March.
- •Russell's caddie for the tournament is his coach, Ramon Bescansa.
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"Miles Russell, a 17-year-old golf phenom, became the second-youngest male amateur since World War II to make the cut at the U.S. Open.
"Miles Russell, the youngest player in the field, was in a group with Padraig Harrington, the oldest player in the field.
"Miles Russell will be around for the weekend at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club with a second-round 71.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 6:56 PMMiles Russell, 17-year-old at U.S. Open, asks dad to caddie in emotional Father's Day moment
Miles Russell is the second-youngest man to make a U.S. Open cut since World War II.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:39 AM17-year-old phenom makes cut at U.S. Open, golf historians take notice
Miles Russell, a 17-year-old golf phenom, became the second-youngest male amateur since World War II to make the cut at the U.S. Open.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:19 AM17-year-old amateur Miles Russell makes cut at 2026 U.S. Open
Miles Russell will be around for the weekend at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club with a second-round 71.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:06 PMMiles Russell, 17, is 2nd-youngest man to make U.S. Open cut since World War II
Miles Russell, the youngest player in the field, was in a group with Padraig Harrington, the oldest player in the field.
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