Miles Russell gives dad unforgettable Father's Day present at 2026 U.S. Open

Miles Russell, the No. 1-ranked junior in the world, did just that, shooting a 72 and 71 in the first two rounds of the major tournament. He shot a 74 on Saturday but rebounded on Sunday by shooting par, finishing 7 over in his first major tournament. 

Joe Russell was probably even prouder of his son after the respectable showing at the U.S. Open. He knows how much time he sacrificed to reach this level. 

"[Growing up], we would chip for a really long time," Miles Russell said. "We'd go out at night at dark, and I'd just sit out there and just shoot for a long time and get all these different shots. And I'd always like to hit flop shots when I was little, and he would always try to get me a little lower. It was such a cool moment. This makes it that much more special."

Miles and Joe Russell hope to experience more special moments like the one on Sunday. It would make all the time they spent on the golf course during his childhood even more meaningful.