Padraig Harrington assesses 17-year-old Miles Russell at US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Padraig Harrington and 17-year-old Miles Russell played together during the opening round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Harrington posted a score of seven-over par 77, while Russell finished at two-over par 72. After the round, Harrington praised Russell's performance, noting his consistent straight shots despite the windy conditions. He remarked on the difficulty of evaluating young golfers after just one round but expressed optimism about Russell's potential future successes.
- •Harrington scored seven-over par 77 in his first round.
- •Miles Russell finished two-over par 72 on the same day.
- •Harrington impressed by Russell's straight shots and overall play.
- •Harrington noted limited conversation due to windy conditions.
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — 17-year-old Miles Russell still battling at 2026 U.S. Open
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Even on U.S. Open stage, Miles Russell proves cool, calm, collected and mature beyond his years
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Padraig Harrington comments on what 17-year-old Miles Russell was like as a playing partner at the US Open
"Padraig Harrington got to see talented teenager Miles Russell up close and personal on day one of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Harrington struggled around Shinnecock Hills on Thursday, and ended up posting an opening round of seven-over par 77 at the US Open.
"He made his U.S. Open debut alongside someone more than thrice his age, but the 17-year-old Russell looked very much like he belonged in shooting 2-over 72 Thursday at Shinnecock.
"Seventeen year old Miles Russell posted a 4 over 74 in the third round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 7:59 PM17-year-old Miles Russell still battling at 2026 U.S. Open
Seventeen year old Miles Russell posted a 4 over 74 in the third round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:25 PMEven on U.S. Open stage, Miles Russell proves cool, calm, collected and mature beyond his years
He made his U.S. Open debut alongside someone more than thrice his age, but the 17-year-old Russell looked very much like he belonged in shooting 2-over 72 Thursday at Shinnecock.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 8:24 PMPadraig Harrington comments on what 17-year-old Miles Russell was like as a playing partner at the US Open
Padraig Harrington got to see talented teenager Miles Russell up close and personal on day one of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Harrington struggled around Shinnecock Hills on Thursday, and ended up posting an opening round of seven-over par 77 at the US Open.
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