Miles Russell is the youngest player in the 2026 U.S.Open field at just 17 years old.
Teeing it up in a major championship at that age, let alone making the cut as he did at Shinnecock Hills, made for an already unforgettable week for him and his family.The young man had one final surprise up his sleeve for Sunday's final round, however, that not only his family will cherish forever, but made plenty of golf fans watching the moment unfold a bit misty-eyed.After hitting his approach shot into the par-4 18th, Russell's caddie made his way over to the gallery.He proceeded to take off his caddie bib and hand it and Russell's golf bag over to Russell's father, Joe.Miles Russell plays his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the UNC Health Championship at Raleigh Country Club on May 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
(Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images) ((Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images))TEENAGE PHENOM MILES RUSSELL MAKES ENTIRE GOLF WORLD FEEL OLD WITH EYE-POPPING QUOTE AHEAD OF US OPEN DEBUTAccording to the NBC broadcast, the entire thing was Russell's idea.He approached USGA rules officials before teeing off on Sunday to ask them if it was okay to have his dad take over caddying duties for the final hole, and they gave him the green light.Talk about a Father's Day gift that may never be topped."It was pretty cool," Russell said after Sunday's final round.
"Just there walking up 18, that's when he stepped in.It was kind of a fun Father's Day gift.
Kind of cool since it was my first one.Hopefully it's something he'll remember for a long time."ZERO BS.
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DOWNLOAD NOW!Amateur Miles Russell of the United States walks across the 16th hole during the first round of the 126th U.S.OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026 in Southampton, New York.
(Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)Russell shot 3-over in the opening two rounds of the U.S.Open to make the ...