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Miles Russell achieves historic medalist honors at Western Amateur

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Miles Russell achieves historic medalist honors at Western Amateur
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Miles Russell made history by becoming the first golfer to earn medalist honors at both the U.S. Junior Amateur and the Western Amateur in the same year. The 17-year-old finished with a total score of 21-under 263, securing the No. 1 seed at the Western Amateur. This tournament is taking place at Beverly Country Club in Illinois, with match play set to begin on Friday. Russell, a Florida State commit, is currently ranked fifth in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and will compete for the U.S. in the Walker Cup later this summer in Ireland.

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  • •Russell shot 64-65 during the 36-hole stroke play event
  • •He topped Auburn's Josiah Gilbert by one shot
  • •Match play at the Western Amateur starts Friday
  • •He will represent the U.S. in the Walker Cup this summer
  • •Russell ranked as the top junior golfer in the world
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Miles Russell makes history as the first golfer to win medalist honors at the U.S. Junior and Western Amateur in the same year.

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