Miles Russell's dad caddies for him on Father's Day at U.S. Open
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Golf-Teen Russell gets dad to caddie in US Open Father's Day gift
- 9:20 PMESPN — Russell, 17, surprises dad with caddie swap on 18
- 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
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Miles Russell shares heartwarming moment with dad on bag as Father's Day caddie at U.S. Open
"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.
"Miles Russell, 17, surprised his father on the 18th hole of the U.S. Open by having his caddie hand over his clubs and bib so he could carry his son's clubs the rest of the way.
"Miles Russell became the second-youngest amateur to make the cut at the U.S. Open since World War II, and he capped the weekend with a touching moment
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External links- ESPNJun 21, 2026, 9:20 PMRussell, 17, surprises dad with caddie swap on 18
Miles Russell, 17, surprised his father on the 18th hole of the U.S. Open by having his caddie hand over his clubs and bib so he could carry his son's clubs the rest of the way.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:24 PMGolf-Teen Russell gets dad to caddie in US Open Father's Day gift
By Amy Tennery SOUTHAMPTON, New York, June 21 (Reuters) - Seventeen-year-old Miles Russell gave his dad the ultimate Father's Day present at the U.S.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:27 PMU.S. Open amateur Miles Russell gave his dad an unforgettable Father’s Day surprise
Miles Russell became the second-youngest amateur to make the cut at the U.S. Open since World War II, and he capped the weekend with a touching moment
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:43 PMMiles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father's Day surprise
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:26 PMMiles Russell shares heartwarming moment with dad on bag as Father's Day caddie at U.S. Open
Here's a look at the moment Russell and his dad shared on Sunday.
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