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Miles Russell Lets His Father Caddie on 18th Hole at U.S. Open

A USGA rules official cleared the one-hole switch, producing a televised, widely shared Father’s Day scene that capped the 17-year-old amateur’s major debut.

Jun 18, 2026; Southampton, New York, USA; Miles Russell tees off on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jun 18, 2026; Southampton, New York, USA; Miles Russell tees off on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • On Sunday Russell surprised his father when regular caddie Ramon Bescansa handed Joe Russell the bag and bib on the 18th fairway so Joe could finish the final hole.
  • Russell had asked USGA rules officials earlier that morning for permission to change caddies during the round and was granted approval under the tournament’s rules.
  • The swap was ceremonial and complied with Rule 10.3a(1), which allows a mid-round caddie change but bars swaps made solely to obtain advice from the new caddie.
  • Russell made the cut at Shinnecock Hills, shot an even-par 70 in the final round and finished the championship at seven over par.
  • The moment, which followed Russell’s sectional-qualifying entry and a qualifier where Charlie Woods caddied for him, was widely shared on broadcasts and social media and heightened attention on the rising 17-year-old prospect.