America 250: Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones was born on March 17, 1902 in Atlanta, Georgia, and became one of the greatest amateur golfers in history. As a teenager, he reached the third round of the US Amateur at age 14, showing early promise. He went on to win 13 major championships, all as an amateur, a record that still stands. In 1930, Jones achieved the
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Miles Russell is the youngest player in the 2026 US Open field at just 17 years old. Playing in a major championship at that age, let alone making the cut like he did at Shinnecock Hills, was already an unforgettable week for him and his family.
However, the youngster had one last surprise up his sleeve for Sunday’s final round, one that not only will his family cherish forever, but had many golf fans watching the moment a little misty-eyed.
After hitting his approach shot on the par-4 18th, Russell’s caddy headed to the gallery. He proceeded to take off his caddy bib and hand it and Russell’s golf bag 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))
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According to the NBC broadcast, it was all Russell’s idea. He approached USGA rules officials before playing Sunday to ask if it was okay for his father to take over caddy 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 great,” Russell said after Sunday’s final round. “Right there, turning 18, that’s when he stepped in. It was a fun gift for Father’s Day. Kind of cool since it was his first. Hopefully, it’s something he’ll remember for a long time.”
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Amateur Miles Russell of the United States crosses the 16th hole during the first round of the 126th US 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 first two rounds of the US Open to miss the cut by two strokes. During Saturday’s third round, he had some trouble en route to a 74, but backed it up with a final par score in the final round.
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Miles Russell on the seventh tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images) (Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
Russell qualified for this week’s US Open after advancing in the final stage of qualifying in a three-man playoff vying for two spots in the field. He had Charlie Woods, Tiger’s son, in the bag as his caddy during qualifying. Both Woods and Russell have committed to play college golf at Florida State.
In 2024, Russell became the youngest player in Korn Ferry Tour history to make the cut in a tournament and ultimately finished T-20.
