Miles Russell Makes Cut at U.S. Open; Father Caddies Final Hole

U.S. Y. The switch took place on the 18th hole after regular caddie Ramon Bescansa handed Joe Russell his bib and clubs just inside the ropes.

Miles Russell had received permission from a USGA rules official earlier in the day to make the change. Joe Russell was not told of the plan in advance. "It was kind of a fun Father's Day gift," Miles Russell said.

"Kind of cool since it was my first one. " Miles Russell shot 72-71 in the first two rounds and made the cut by two strokes. He followed a third-round 74 with a final-round 70 to finish at 7 over par.

He was paired with amateur Jackson Koivun for the final two rounds. Russell advanced to the tournament through a 36-hole qualifying event in Florida, where Charlie Woods served as his caddie. He is the No.

1-ranked junior golfer in the world. Miles Russell said his father introduced him to the game at age 2 along with his grandfather Ron. He credited his father with shaping his development, noting they often practiced chip shots together late into the evening when he was younger.

"Everything," Russell said of his father's role. " The caddie swap occurred after Russell had already secured his first major cut. He completed the 72nd hole with his father on the bag.