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 great promise. He went on to win 13 major championships, all as amateurs, a record that still stands. In 1930, Jones was awarded the
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Miles Russell is the youngest player at the 2026 US Open at just 17 years old. Competing in a major championship at that age, let alone qualifying like he did at Shinnecock Hills, was already an unforgettable week for him and his family.
The young man, however, had one final surprise up his sleeve for Sunday’s final round, which not only will his family cherish forever, but which also left many golf fans watching the moment unfold a little misty-eyed.
After hitting his approach shot on the par-4 18th, Russell’s caddy headed toward the gallery. He then took off his bib and handed 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 show, this was all Russell’s idea. He contacted USGA rules officials before teeing off Sunday to ask if it was OK for his father to take over caddy duties for the final hole, and they gave him the go-ahead.
Talk about a Father’s Day gift that may never be out of date.
“It was pretty cool,” Russell said after Sunday’s final round. “Right there, turning 18, that’s when he stepped in. It was a pretty fun Father’s Day gift. Pretty cool since it was my first. Hopefully it’s something he’ll remember for a long time.”
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Amateur Miles Russell of the United States tees off on 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 advance by two shots. During the third round on Saturday, he struggled a bit en route to a 74, but he confirmed with a final score of par.
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Miles Russell on the seventh tee during the first round of the 126th US 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 reaching the final stage of qualifying in a three-way playoff vying for two spots in the field. He had Charlie Woods, Tiger’s son, on the bag as a 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 qualify in a tournament, ultimately finishing T-20.
