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Miles Russell Wins U.S. Open Spot, Charlie Woods Caddies

6/9/2026

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Miles Russell Qualifies

Miles Russell qualified for the 2026 U.S. Open after a June 8, 2026 playoff at BallenIsles Country Club in Florida.
He posted rounds of 71 and 67, finishing seven under par and tying for third place.
Russell birdied the hole in a two-spot playoff with Ryder Cowan and Tyler Collet to claim the final spot.
Charlie Woods caddied for Russell, who together have verbally committed to Florida State for the class of 2027.

Summary

Puebla Qualifies

Ten sites and a venue hosted 715 players for 43 U.S. Open spots.
Giuseppe Puebla and Ben Silverman tied at 7-under in the qualifier, while Árni Sveinsson of LSU became the first Icelander to qualify.
Tony Finau missed the cut by two shots, ending his U.S. Open streak, while Max Homa lost in a playoff in Canada, missing qualification.
Brandt Snedeker, Matt Kuchar and Webb Simpson also failed to qualify.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, the USGA’s U.S. Amateur Championship sent 19-year-old Tiger Woods into the U.S. Open, the first amateur to qualify via sectional play, as the Internet was privatized and the Information Age began. On June 8 2026, Miles Russell earned a U.S. Open spot after a playoff, showing the USGA’s ten-site sectional system serving over 700 amateurs annually.

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Miles Russell Qualifies

Miles Russell qualified for the 2026 U.S. Open after a June 8, 2026 playoff at BallenIsles Country Club in Florida.
He posted rounds of 71 and 67, finishing seven under par and tying for third place.
Russell birdied the hole in a two-spot playoff with Ryder Cowan and Tyler Collet to claim the final spot.
Charlie Woods caddied for Russell, who together have verbally committed to Florida State for the class of 2027.

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