Miles Russell qualifies for U.S. Open, caddied by Charlie Woods
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:13 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Miles Russell, a 17-year-old golfer, secured a spot in the U.S. Open, joining Giuseppe Puebla and others as qualifiers from Florida. Russell navigated a playoff where he faced a bogey on the first hole to clinch the final available position. He was aided by Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, during the qualifier, adding a personal touch to his experience. Russell is currently the No. 10 amateur in the world as he prepares for the upcoming tournament at Shinnecock Hills. His participation follows a competitive qualification process that included 715 players.
- •Miles Russell qualifies for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
- •Charlie Woods caddies for Russell during the qualifier.
- •Russell survived a playoff for the final Florida spot.
- •The qualifier included 715 players vying for 43 positions.
- •Giuseppe Puebla was the medalist from the Florida qualifier.
- 2:57 AMESPN — Teen Russell, with Tiger's son on bag, makes Open
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Miles Russell, 17, qualifies for U.S. Open with Charlie Woods on the bag
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Miles Russell qualifies for the US Open at age 17 with Tiger Woods' son on the bag
"Miles Russell was among two 17-year-olds who earned a spot in the U.S. Open on Monday. Russell, the No. 10 amateur in the world, survived a bogey on the first playoff hole and grabbed the fourth and final spot from the Florida qualifier.
"Russell was one of two 17-year-olds to make it to Shinnecock. Here are more of the U.S. Open qualifiers — and some of the unfortunate ones — and their stories.
"Miles Russell, 17, earned a spot for the US Open on Monday, with 15-time major champion Tiger Woods' son serving as his caddie for his 36-hole qualifier.
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External links- ESPNJun 9, 2026, 2:57 AMTeen Russell, with Tiger's son on bag, makes Open
Teen Miles Russell, with Charlie Woods on his bag, was among those who endured "Golf's Longest Day" and qualified for next week's U.S. Open.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:57 AMMiles Russell, 17, qualifies for U.S. Open with Charlie Woods on the bag
Russell was one of two 17-year-olds to make it to Shinnecock. Here are more of the U.S. Open qualifiers — and some of the unfortunate ones — and their stories.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:36 AMMiles Russell qualifies for the US Open at age 17 with Tiger Woods' son on the bag
Miles Russell was among two 17-year-olds who earned a spot in the U.S. Open on Monday. Russell, the No. 10 amateur in the world, survived a bogey on the first playoff hole and grabbed the fourth and final spot from the Florida qualifier.
- Sky Sports—Miles Russell, 17, qualifies for US Open with Woods' son as caddie
Miles Russell, 17, earned a spot for the US Open on Monday, with 15-time major champion Tiger Woods' son serving as his caddie for his 36-hole qualifier.
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