Miles Russell uses effective drill to enhance ball striking at U.S. Amateur
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:08 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

At the U.S. Amateur, Miles Russell demonstrated his talent, but lost to Ryder Cowan 2 and 1. Russell, the top-ranked junior golfer, used a unique alignment stick drill to refine his ball striking during his warmup. Despite the loss, he confirmed his status as a prominent name among amateur competitors. His strong performance in earlier events, including a made cut at the U.S. Open, has made him a key player in the golf scene. His next steps involve continuing to develop his skills as he prepares for upcoming tournaments.
- •Miles Russell lost to Ryder Cowan 2 and 1 at the U.S. Amateur.
- •He is the top-ranked junior golfer in the country.
- •Russell utilized a unique alignment stick drill for his swing.
- •He made a cut in his first major start at the U.S. Open this summer.
- •Russell is expected to compete in future amateur events.
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Amateur star uses the simplest drill to train elite ball striking
"Miles Russell, the top-ranked junior golfer in the country, uses a simple alignment stick drill to train his swing.
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