Miles Russell earns spot on U.S. Walker Cup team for September event

Miles Russell from Jacksonville Beach has been named to the U.S. Walker Cup team, announced by the USGA on July 9. The 17-year-old is among the first four players selected for the team, which will compete against Great Britain and Ireland at Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland on September 5-6. Russell joins experienced players Preston Stout and Ethan Fang, as well as Tyler Watts, with all four making up a mix of proven players and rising talent. The final ten-man team will be determined following the U.S. Amateur Championship scheduled for August 10-16. Russell is currently ranked fifth in the World Amateur Ranking and is participating in the PGA Tour's ISCO Championship this week.

• 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach named to the U.S. Walker Cup team