Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father's Day surprise

Miles Russell, a 17-year-old amateur golfer, surprised his father Joe by having him serve as caddie for the final hole of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on Father's Day, after the regular caddie Ramon Bescansa handed over his bib at the 18th tee. The article provides specific details: Russell obtained USGA permission in advance, finished with an even-par 70 in the final round, made the cut at 7 over, and became the second-youngest male amateur since World War II to play the weekend. This piece is bylined by Brian Mahoney (AP) and includes direct quotes from Russell, tournament specifics (scoring, competition details), and third-party confirmation via NBC broadcast footage. Multiple outlets (ESPN, Golfweek/USA Today, AP, Fox News, Yahoo Sports) have corroborated the same core narrative, indicating solid newsworthiness and factual consistency across coverage. Watch for Russell's future performance at Florida State, where he will play alongside Charlie Woods, who caddied for him earlier in the tournament.