Miles Russell qualifies for U.S. Open, caddied by Charlie Woods

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Miles Russell qualifies for U.S. Open, caddied by Charlie Woods
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 2:57 AMESPNTeen Russell, with Tiger's son on bag, makes Open
  • 1:57 AMYahoo SportsMiles Russell, 17, qualifies for U.S. Open with Charlie Woods on the bag
  • 1:36 AMYahoo SportsMiles Russell qualifies for the US Open at age 17 with Tiger Woods' son on the bag
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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.

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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.

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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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