Miles Russell explains why Charlie Woods got snubbed for U.S. Open caddie gig

Miles Russell has revealed Charlie Woods will not be caddying for him at next week’s U.S. Open.

The 17-year-old amateur star survived final qualifying for the third men’s major of the year, known as golf’s longest day, on 8 June.

Russell did so with his good pal Charlie, also 17, on the bag.

The teenager finished on a 36-hole total of six-under par after firing rounds of 71 and 67 at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens.

He then held his nerve in a sudden-death playoff, holing a crucial birdie putt, to secure a golden ticket.

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It led to speculation that the son of golf legend would be looping for his pal at Shinnecock Hills.

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But Russell has revealed to Golfweek that his swing coach, Ramon Bescansa, will be assuming looping duties in New York.

Explaining why, Russell said: “Ramon’s kind of been on my bag in all my big events, whether it was the Rocket Classic or my first Korn Ferry [start].

“I think it’s just a comfortability thing.”

He added: “He’s caddied there before… He caddied for Russell Knox in 2018 so he’s got a little history there.

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“He kind of knows what it could play like and what it could be like, so just having that little bit of insight and knowledge definitely helps.”

Russell heads into the U.S. Open as one of the world’s top-ranked juniors.

One of two 17-year-olds in the 156-man field, he is a two-time AJGA player of the year.

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Russell has already tested himself against the professionals.

He made his first appearance on the Korn Ferry Tour aged 15 and finished 20th at the LECOM Suncoast Classic.

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Charlie attempted to qualify for the U.S. Open as well but came up short in his pre-qualifier.

His father, now 50, won the U.S. Open three times in his illustrious career.

Tiger is reportedly heading back to the United States soon after completing a 90-day rehab program in Switzerland.

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