Miles Russell concludes U.S. Open with special Father's Day gesture

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Miles Russell concludes U.S. Open with special Father's Day gesture
Summary

Miles Russell, a 17-year-old golfer from Jacksonville Beach, played the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 21. He finished with a score of 70, placing him at 7-over-par for the tournament, tied for 43rd. In a memorable Father's Day moment, Russell had his father Joe caddie for the final hole, surprising him during the round. Russell's performance included an impressive display of hitting 11 of 14 fairways and 11 of 18 greens during the final round.

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  • Russell played at the U.S. Open on June 21.
  • He finished with a score of 70, tying for 43rd.
  • He had his father caddie for the final hole.
  • Russell hit 11 of 14 fairways in the final round.
  • He became the youngest player from First Coast in a major.
Latest Updates
  • 7:24 PMYahoo SportsMiles Russell back at Northeast Amateur after U.S. Open viral moment
  • 9:08 AMYahoo SportsMiles Russell's week at the U.S. Open by the numbers
  • 7:11 PMYahoo SportsU.S. Open: Miles Russell gives his dad the ultimate Father's Day gift
  • 6:21 PMYahoo SportsMiles Russell's father delivers unforgettable Father's Day moment at U.S. Open
  • 6:20 PMYahoo SportsTeenage amateur Miles Russell gets dad to caddie final hole of US Open
  • 6:16 PMYahoo SportsU.S. Open 2026: Miles Russell got his dad to caddie the final hole, will never top that Father's Day gift
  • 6:08 PMYahoo SportsMiles Russell caps U.S. Open experience with a special Father's Day present
  • 6:07 PMYahoo SportsWatch: Miles Russell shares heartwarming U.S. Open moment with dad Joe on Father's Day
What they're saying
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Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach made the cut in his first major championship start. How was his week at Shinnecock broken down by the numbers?

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Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach played in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on June 21. How did his magical week at Shinnecock end?

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In a touching Father's Day moment, Miles Russell has dad take over as caddie to finish 18th hole at Shinnecock Hills.

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