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Miles Russell Lets His Father Caddie on 18th to Close U.S. Open Debut

The one-hole swap created a widely shared Father's Day moment and highlighted the 17-year-old's rising profile after he sought and received USGA clearance.

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

  • Russell planned the surprise and asked a USGA rules official for permission on Sunday morning, receiving clearance under the rule that limits a player to one caddie at a time.
  • On the 18th hole at Shinnecock Hills, Ramon Bescansa removed his bib and handed Miles’s bag and bib to Joe Russell, who then walked the final hole with his son without prior knowledge of the plan.
  • Miles finished his first U.S. Open with an even-par 70 in the final round and a 7-over total for the championship.
  • Russell earned his spot through sectional qualifying, surviving a playoff to reach the field, had Charlie Woods caddie during final qualifying, and is a Florida State commit with prior Korn Ferry Tour experience.
  • The televised, viral clip was framed as a human-interest highlight of the tournament and could raise Russell’s public profile while underscoring how competition rules can accommodate brief ceremonial gestures.