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17-Year-Old Russell Earns Walker Cup Spot
10 Jul
Summary
- Miles Russell, 17, posted a 1-over 71 in the ISCO Championship.
- He secured a spot on the prestigious Walker Cup team.
- Russell will represent the U.S. in Ireland this September.
Amateur golfer Miles Russell, aged 17, demonstrated resilience at the PGA Tour's ISCO Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. He finished his first round with a score of 1-over 71. Russell overcame an early triple-bogey to finish strong, playing his final seven holes at 2-under par. This performance placed him within reach of the projected cut line for the tournament.
Prior to his play, Russell received further exciting news: he was named to the United States Golf Association's Walker Cup team. This prestigious amateur event pits the U.S. against Great Britain/Ireland and is scheduled for September 5-6 in Lahinch, Ireland. Russell will make his debut in this historic competition, which began in 1922, representing the U.S. on an international stage.
