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17-Year-Old Amateur Miles Russell Scores 72, Beats Ex-Champions

6/19/2026

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Seventeen-year-old amateur Miles Russell shot a 2-over 72 in the U.S. Open round at Shinnecock Hills, four strokes back.
He qualified by winning a playoff after becoming the youngest Korn Ferry Tour cut-maker and entering the amateur top 10.
He finished ahead of former major champions Brooks Koepka, Adam Scott and Padraig Harrington.
He said wind made putting hard, hitting greens was key, and playing nine holes alone feels peaceful.

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Seventeen-year-old amateur Miles Russell shot a 2-over 72 in the U.S. Open round at Shinnecock Hills, four strokes back.
He qualified by winning a playoff after becoming the youngest Korn Ferry Tour cut-maker and entering the amateur top 10.
He finished ahead of former major champions Brooks Koepka, Adam Scott and Padraig Harrington.
He said wind made putting hard, hitting greens was key, and playing nine holes alone feels peaceful.