U.S. Open: Miles Russell gives his dad the ultimate Father's Day gift
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Key Points:
- Seventeen-year-old golfer Miles Russell made his U.S. Open debut and fulfilled a special Father's Day wish by walking the final hole alongside his father, Joe Russell, who introduced him to golf at age 2.
- Miles narrowly made the cut by one stroke on a challenging course that eliminated top players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, allowing the father-son moment to happen.
- The USGA granted an exception to its caddie rule, permitting Miles' regular caddie to hand over the bag to his father at the 18th hole, enabling Joe to accompany his son to the clubhouse.
- After finishing at 7-over par with an even-par 70 in the final round, Miles signed autographs for young fans and expressed pride in his performance on one of the toughest courses in golf.
- Miles credited his father for his golfing journey and described their final-hole walk as a memorable, full-circle moment symbolizing their shared love of the game.
