Miles Russell Is 17 and in His First U.S. Open. It's Not His First Time Against Tour Pros
The 17-year-old is playing his sixth PGA Tour-sanctioned event after a T-50 finish in Puerto Rico and two Korn Ferry Tour cuts.
- On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 17-year-old Miles Russell practiced at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., ahead of his U.S. Open debut, marking his sixth PGA Tour-sanctioned event.
- Ranked first and second in American junior standings, Russell is headed to Florida State alongside Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, generating significant hype around his debut.
- The USGA increased the U.S. Open prize fund to $22.5 million, with $4.5 million for the winner, while Russell will play opening rounds with Padraig Harrington, a three-time major champion, and Cameron Smith, former British Open champion.
- John Bodenhamer, chief competitions officer for the USGA, moved Thursday and Friday tee times up 10 minutes to allow green maintenance between groups during expected high winds.
- The USGA aims to ensure the tournament remains "life-changing in multiple ways," Bodenhamer said, while Russell treats the U.S. Open like an AJGA event to test his game against elite competition.
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