Charlie Woods won’t be playing in the US Open, but he could still make an appearance at Shinnecock Hills. Tiger Woods’ son recently qualified for the US Junior Amateur in a playoff, and he’s played his part in US Open qualifying for Shinnecock Hills too.

Miles Russell did not need the Charlie Woods connection to make this story matter. That is probably the most important place to start. Russell is not some unknown junior who suddenly became interesting because Tiger Woods’ son showed up with a caddie bib.

As 17-year-old Miles Russell prepares to play in the 2026 U.S. Open, he hopes to have longtime friend Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, caddying for him once again.

Charlie Woods could be headed to the U.S. Open — just not as a player. Miles Russell, a 17-year-old amateur and close friend of Woods, earned a spot in the 126th U.S. Open on Monday after surviving a playoff at the Florida qualifier with Tiger Woods’ son serving as his caddie.

Miles Russell was among two 17-year-olds who earned a spot in the U.S. Open on Monday. Still to be determined was whether Russell brings his caddie from the 36-hole qualifier — the son of three-time champion Tiger Woods — to Shinnecock Hills next week.

The close friends and Florida State commits will try their luck at BallenIsles Country Club on Golf’s Longest Day.

Charlie Woods won a 2-for-1 playoff Monday to qualify for his third straight U.S. Junior Amateur.

Russell, the world’s top-ranked junior and 10th-ranked amateur, will have the fellow 17-year-old Woods as his caddie for the 36-hole qualifier.

Miles Russell was among two 17-year-olds who earned a spot in the US Open on Monday with a little help from a well-known caddie

Charlie Woods impresses with a remarkable approach shot that nearly turns into an eagle, showcasing his growing talent and composure on the course.