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Miles Russell, 17, Makes Cut and Finishes 7-Over at U.S. Open
The 17-year-old No. 1 junior golfer finished 7 over par in his first major after shooting rounds of 72-71-74-even par at Shinnecock Hills. He received USGA approval for a Father's Day caddie swap on the 72nd hole.
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Miles Russell, the 17-year-old ranked No. 1 junior golfer in the world, finished his first U.S. Open at 7-over par after rounds of 72, 71, 74 and even par at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, N.Y. He qualified through open qualifying in Florida and made the cut by two strokes after opening rounds of 72-71.
Russell played alongside Jackson Koivun, the top amateur in the world. On the 18th hole of the final round, which fell on Father's Day, June 21, his regular caddie Ramon Bescansa handed the bib to Joe Russell, who then caddied for his son on that hole. Russell and his caddie obtained USGA approval for the swap before the round.
He made par on the 72nd hole with his father on the bag. "It was a surprise," Russell said. He added that former pro Steve Wheatcroft suggested the idea at the start of the week after qualifying. "It was a great week," Russell said.
"Just to be here is an honor, and it's pretty special to be here.
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