Overview
- Russell earned his first U.S. Open spot after shooting a 6-under total and surviving a three-for-two playoff at the BallenIsles final qualifier on Monday.
- Charlie Woods served as Russell’s caddie during the one-day, 36-hole qualifier and Russell said his presence “kept it so light” during the pressure of Golf’s Longest Day.
- Woods failed to advance through local qualifying as a player after shooting a 75, so his trip to the U.S. Open would come only as a caddie or guest if confirmed.
- Both 17, Russell is ranked No. 10 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and he and Woods share an agent and verbal commitments to play college golf at Florida State.
- The U.S. Open runs June 18–21 at Shinnecock Hills and organizers typically use experienced professional caddies, so Charlie’s possible role would be unusual and could raise attention to his development in elite golf.