17세 아마추어 골퍼 마일스 러셀이 월요일 플로리다에서 열린 최종 예선 연장전 끝에 2026 U.S. 오픈 출전권을 획득했다. 이번 예선에서는 찰리 우즈가 그의 캐디로 나섰다.
러셀은 발렌아일스 컨트리클럽에서 71타와 67타를 기록하며 최종 합계 6언더파를 달성, 마지막 두 장의 본선 티켓을 놓고 3인 연장전에 돌입했다. 그는 연장 두 번째 홀에서 버디 퍼트를 성공시키며 본선 진출을 확정 지었다. 플로리다 주립대학교 진학 예정인 17세 동갑내기 러셀과 우즈는 그동안 주니어 대회에서 함께 경쟁해온 사이다. 러셀은 친구가 백을 메어준 덕분에 분위기가 편안했다며, 이번 경험이 매우 특별했다고 소감을 밝혔다.
소셜 미디어 X에서는 17세 마일스 러셀이 찰리 우즈를 캐디로 대동하고 2026 U.S. 오픈 출전권을 따낸 감동적인 이야기가 화제가 되고 있다. 이용자들은 이를 '한 편의 드라마'라고 칭하며 예선전 당시의 유쾌한 분위기를 주목했다. 일부 게시물에서는 러셀이 본선 대회에서도 우즈가 캐디를 맡아줄 가능성을 언급한 내용을 공유하기도 했다.
“I’m pretty speechless at the moment.”
— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) 2026년 6월 9일
17-year-old Miles Russell survives a playoff to secure a spot in the U.S. Open. Having Charlie Woods as a caddy may have helped a little. 😅 pic.twitter.com/cFiw0CYec2
17-year-old Miles Russell qualified for next week's U.S. Open with Charlie Woods as his caddie.
— ESPN (@espn) 2026년 6월 9일
Russell smiled when asked if he would have Woods caddie at Shinnecock Hills, saying only, "We'll see what he's doing. To be determined." https://t.co/LPLZoc2hs3
🚨⛳️🇺🇸 #TICKET PUNCHED — Miles Russell takes to IG alongside his caddie for the day, Charlie Woods, after securing his spot in the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) 2026년 6월 9일
“What a day.” pic.twitter.com/UH1HclKW44
HE HAS DONE IT! Miles Russell with Charlie Woods on the bag has qualified for the US Open after a birdie on the 2nd playoff hole over Tyler Collett. What a story ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/vwcgvhqo0K
— Tap In Fantasy Golf (@TapInFantasy) 2026년 6월 9일
Miles Russell qualifies for the U.S. Open at age 17 with Tiger Woods’ son on the bag https://t.co/OcphmE5Gze
— CTV News (@CTVNews) 2026년 6월 9일
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Russell Henley claimed the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge title Sunday at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, defeating Eric Cole in sudden-death playoff.
Justin Rose shot a second-round 69 at the Masters Tournament, reaching five under par through 36 holes after birdieing the ninth, tenth and 11th holes. The 45-year-old Englishman navigated what some call a troublesome stretch at Augusta National with three birdies in nine shots. Rose remains in pursuit of his first green jacket.
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Six accomplished amateur golfers will tee off at Augusta National for the first time this week at the 2026 Masters Tournament. They earned invitations through recent victories in prestigious USGA and international events. Among them is Brandon Holtz, a 39-year-old former college basketball player and real estate agent from Illinois.
Final qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Open is set to take place Monday across 10 sites in North America and Europe. Players will compete in 36-hole events for spots in the main tournament starting June 18 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
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Nineteen-year-old Blades Brown secured Special Temporary Membership on the PGA Tour after finishing tied for 14th at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The result came via four rounds in the 60s at TPC Craig Ranch and grants him unlimited sponsor exemptions for the rest of the season.
Sepp Straka and Sahith Theegala shot 5-under 67s to share the clubhouse lead after the first round of the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Maverick McNealy and Lee Hodges also posted 67s, while defending champion Rory McIlroy carded a 2-over 74 amid rust from a recent back injury. Austin Smotherman stands at 5 under through 17 holes, with play suspended for darkness.
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Seventeen-year-old amateur Asterisk Talley posted a bogey-free 66 in the third round of the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club. The round is the lowest weekend score by an amateur in tournament history.