Two months in the past, 15-year-old Miles Russell set an unimaginable report, turning into the youngest participant to make a minimize in a Korn Ferry Tour occasion. He ultimately completed in a tie for twentieth on the LECOM Suncoast Traditional, which earned him a spot in subsequent week’s match.
He missed the minimize regardless of posting a 4-under par rating by way of 36 holes. However Russell made an enduring impression—a lot in order that the Rocket Mortgage Traditional supplied him a sponsor’s exemption to compete on this week’s occasion on the Detroit Golf Membership.
“I used to be just about speechless on the time,” Russell stated when he obtained the decision that he would make his PGA Tour debut on the Rocket Mortgage Traditional.
“It’s all the time been a dream to play on the highest stage and compete with one of the best gamers on the earth, and I get to do this this week. I’m actually wanting ahead to it.”
Russell has fairly a resume. He broke par for the primary time on the age of six after which completed second within the Drive, Chip, and Putt finals at Augusta Nationwide in 2018 at 9 years outdated.
Since then, Russell has racked up quite a few junior titles. He gained the Junior PGA Championship final August by seven strokes after which added a Junior Gamers Championship title at TPC Sawgrass, the place he gained by three. As such, Russell gained the American Junior Golf Affiliation (AJGA) Participant of the 12 months Award, turning into the youngest participant ever to take action—besting Tiger Woods within the course of. Talking of Woods, Russell will be part of Charlie Woods at subsequent month’s U.S. Junior Amateur, which can even happen in Michigan at Oakland Hills Nation Membership.
“I don’t know how you can describe it apart from only a rollercoaster, and it’s simply been a rollercoaster of simply enjoyable,” Russell stated.
“All of it occurred a bit of quicker than I assumed it would, but it surely’s simply what occurs when you’ve gotten good play.”
Russell will undoubtedly proceed to have enjoyable this week at Detroit Golf Membership, the host of the Rocket Mortgage Traditional, whatever the end result. He stated he must depend on his brief sport—his robust swimsuit—to get round this tight golf course, however he additionally famous that staying disciplined can be essential.
“My aim is simply to come back out right here and have enjoyable,” Russell stated.
“That’s my major aim: have enjoyable, possibly be taught one thing, and take one thing to my subsequent occasion.”
Jack Milko is a golf workers author for SB Nation’s Enjoying Via. Remember to try @_PlayingThrough for extra golf protection. You’ll be able to observe him on Twitter @jack_milko as properly.
