Miles Russell already has been one of the biggest names in junior golf, but this week marks a new step for the Jacksonville Beach teenager: he is playing in the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Russell, 17, qualified for the major through sectional qualifying, earning his spot rather than getting into the field through an invitation. That matters because it puts one of the First Coast’s most closely watched young athletes on one of golf’s biggest stages.
The moment also is notable because Russell is the youngest player from Northeast Florida to compete in one of men’s golf’s four majors. On Sunday, June 21, Russell starts the fourth round of the tournament at 7-over 217 and tied for 47th.
Here's what you should know about Miles Russell.
2026 U.S. Open live updates: Leaderboard, tee times, final round highlights at Shinnecock
Russell, a Jacksonville Beach native, became the youngest player in First Coast history to compete in one of men’s golf’s four professional majors when he teed off in the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on June 18.
The moment also is notable because Russell is the youngest player from Northeast Florida to compete in one of men’s golf’s four majors. On Sunday, June 21, Russell starts the fourth round of the tournament at 7-over 217 and tied for 47th.
Here's what you should know about Miles Russell.
2026 U.S. Open live updates: Leaderboard, tee times, final round highlights at Shinnecock
Russell, a Jacksonville Beach native, became the youngest player in First Coast history to compete in one of men’s golf’s four professional majors when he teed off in the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on June 18.
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