Overview
- The U.S. Open's official social video showed 17-year-old Miles Russell walking the 18th with his father Joe serving briefly as caddie, a clip widely shared on Sunday.
- Russell made the cut at tough Shinnecock Hills and closed the championship with a final-round 70 to finish the week 7-over.
- Several outlets reported that Russell obtained permission from the USGA rules committee for the temporary caddie change, a detail described in limited-source coverage.
- Reports say regular caddie and swing coach Ramon Bescansa handed his bib to Joe Russell for the final walk before resuming his duties after the hole.
- Russell earned his spot through sectional qualifying after surviving a playoff, he is a Florida State signee, and his week — capped by the family moment — raised his profile as a top amateur prospect.