Charlie Woods Steps in as Caddie for Friend at U.S. Open
WHO:
Bleacher Report - Miles Russell stated, "We'll see what he's doing," regarding Charlie Woods' potential caddying at the U.S. Open.
Daily Mail Sports - Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, and Miles Russell, a 17-year-old golfer.
Bleacher Report - Miles Russell, ranked No. 1 by the American Junior Golf Association, and Charlie Woods, who shares the same commercial agent as Russell.
ESPN - Giuseppe Puebla, a 17-year-old golfer who was the medalist at the Florida qualifier.
WHAT:
ESPN - Miles Russell is currently ranked No. 10 amateur in the world.
ESPN - The medalist from the Florida qualifier was Giuseppe Puebla, who ranks second behind Russell in the American Junior Golf Association ranking.
Daily Mail Sports - Charlie Woods helped secure a spot for Miles Russell in the U.S. Open.
Bleacher Report - Russell won a qualifier to play in the U.S. Open and stated it is "to be determined" if Woods will caddie for him.
ESPN - Russell survived a bogey on the first playoff hole to grab the fourth and final spot from the Florida qualifier.
ESPN - A total of 715 players competed at 10 sites for 43 spots in the U.S. Open.
WHERE:
Daily Mail Sports - The U.S. Open qualifier took place at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
ESPN - The U.S. Open will be held at Shinnecock Hills.
WHEN:
ESPN - The U.S. Open is scheduled for next week.
Bleacher Report - The U.S. Open is scheduled for next week.
ESPN - The qualifier event occurred on a Monday.
WHY:
Bleacher Report - Russell praised Woods for making the qualifier event easier and keeping it light.
HOW:
ESPN - Charlie Woods caddied for Miles Russell during the U.S. Open qualifier event at BallenIsles Country Club.
Bleacher Report - Charlie Woods caddied for Miles Russell during the U.S. Open qualifier.
(UPDATED June 9, 2026 23:23 UTC)
Miles Russell, currently ranked as the No. 10 amateur golfer in the world, is creating buzz as he prepares for the U.S. Open scheduled for next week. Notably, Charlie Woods, who caddied for Russell during the qualifier at BallenIsles Country Club, has sparked interest with comments from Russell about his potential involvement in the upcoming tournament. Additionally, the medalist from the Florida qualifier, Giuseppe Puebla, is ranked second behind Russell in the American Junior Golf Association standings.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 17:42 UTC)
In an exciting turn of events, Charlie Woods helped secure a spot for Miles Russell in the upcoming U.S. Open after Russell won a qualifier at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Russell, who is ranked No. 1 by the American Junior Golf Association, survived a bogey on the first playoff hole to grab the fourth and final spot from a competitive field of 715 players. While it remains "to be determined" if Woods will caddie for him during the tournament at Shinnecock Hills next week, Russell credited Woods for making the qualifier easier and keeping the atmosphere light.