SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Miles Russell had quite a Father’s Day gift for his dad: the chance to be the caddie in his son’s U.S. Open debut.
The 17-year-old amateur surprised his father, Joe, on the 18th hole Sunday when his caddie brought Russell’s clubs to him outside the ropes to carry them the rest of the way.
“It was kind of a fun Father’s Day gift,” Miles Russell said. “Kind of cool since it was my first one. Hopefully it’s something he’ll remember for a long time.”
Russell had Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods’ son and his future teammate at Florida State, carrying the bag for him when he advanced to the U.S. Open through a 36-hole qualifying tournament earlier this month.
Ramon Bescansa was on the bag for Russell at Shinnecock Hills — but only for 71 1/2 holes.
As Russell walked toward the 18th green,...

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