Miles Russell's dad caddies for him on Father's Day at U.S. Open

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Miles Russell's dad caddies for him on Father's Day at U.S. Open
Summary

Miles Russell, a 17-year-old golfer, made a memorable gesture during the final round of the U.S. Open on Father's Day. After making the cut, he surprised his father, Joe Russell, by allowing him to caddie for the 18th hole. Joe, who introduced Miles to golf at a young age, walked alongside his son as he completed his round, adding a heartfelt touch to the tournament. Miles ended the day at +7 overall, with his final round score being even par. The moment capped off a significant performance for Miles at Shinnecock Hills.

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  • •Miles Russell qualified for the U.S. Open and made the cut.
  • •He allowed his dad to caddie for him on Father's Day.
  • •Miles finished the round at even par and +7 overall.
  • •Joe Russell introduced Miles to golf when he was two.
  • •The emotional moment took place at Shinnecock Hills.
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  • 8:40 PMAssociated Press — Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father’s Day surprise - AP News
  • 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open amateur Miles Russell gave his dad an unforgettable Father’s Day surprise
  • 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father's Day surprise
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The 17-year-old amateur surprised his father, Joe, on the 18th hole Sunday when his caddie brought Russell's clubs to him outside the ropes to carry them the rest of the way. “It was kind of a fun Father’s Day gift,” Miles Russell said. Russell had Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' son and his future teammate at Florida State, carrying the bag for him when he advanced to the U.S. Open through a 36-hole qualifying tournament earlier this month.

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17-year-old Miles Russell delivered an incredible Father’s Day moment for his dad, Joe Russell, during the final round of his first-ever U.S. Open on Sunday at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, NY. Russell, the youngest player in the field and the top-ranked junior in the world, surprised his father with an incredible Father’s Day gift on…

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Miles Russell had quite a Father’s Day gift for his dad: the chance to be the caddie in his son’s U.S. Open debut. The 17-year-old amateur surprised his father on the 18th hole Sunday when his caddie brought Russell’s clubs to him outside the ropes to carry t…

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