Miles Russell chooses swing coach as caddy for U.S. Open debut
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Miles Russell announced that his swing coach, Ramon Bescansa, will caddie for him at the U.S. Open, scheduled for next week at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York. This decision means Charlie Woods, who caddied for Russell during his successful qualifier, will not be on the bag. Russell, ranked as the No. 1 junior golfer in the AJGA Rolex Rankings, qualified for the U.S. Open after surviving a sudden death playoff at BallenIsles Country Club. He expressed appreciation for Woods' support during the qualifier, highlighting the importance of having a friend nearby during high-pressure moments.
- •Miles Russell will compete in the U.S. Open in New York next week.
- •Ramon Bescansa will serve as Russell's caddy instead of Charlie Woods.
- •Russell qualified for the U.S. Open through a sudden death playoff.
- •Charlie Woods previously caddied for Russell during the qualifier.
- •Both Woods and fellow qualifier Giuseppe Puebla are competing at Florida's 109th Amateur Championship.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Miles Russell will have coach, not Charlie Woods on U.S. Open bag
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Why Charlie Woods will not caddie for Miles Russell in U.S. Open debut
"Russell confirmed Friday that Woods will cede looping duties to Russell’s instructor and regular caddie, Ramon Bescansa, at Shinnecock.
"Miles Russell will not have Charlie Woods on his bag for the U.S. Open despite their success at the qualifier.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:34 PMMiles Russell will have coach, not Charlie Woods on U.S. Open bag
Russell confirmed Friday that Woods will cede looping duties to Russell’s instructor and regular caddie, Ramon Bescansa, at Shinnecock.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 2:52 PMWhy Charlie Woods will not caddie for Miles Russell in U.S. Open debut
Miles Russell will not have Charlie Woods on his bag for the U.S. Open despite their success at the qualifier.
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