Seventeen-year-old phenom Miles Russell out-drove world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by 14 yards at the U.S. Open 2026. Scheffler is currently chasing a win at the tournament.

Seventeen-year-old amateur Miles Russell, playing in his first major championship at the U.S. Open, is focusing on a strategy of 'boring golf' at Shinnecock to achieve success.