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Russell, 17, surprises dad with caddie swap on 18
Key takeaways
- SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. -- Joe Russell did not know what was going on.
- As he stood outside the ropes on the 18th hole at Shinnecock Hills, watching his 17-year-old son Miles play the last hole in his first-ever U.S.
- Before he knew it, Joe was caddying for Miles in the U.S.
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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. -- Joe Russell did not know what was going on.
As he stood outside the ropes on the 18th hole at Shinnecock Hills, watching his 17-year-old son Miles play the last hole in his first-ever U.S. Open, caddie Ramon Bescansa was suddenly handing him his caddie bib and pulling him inside the ropes.
Before he knew it, Joe was caddying for Miles in the U.S. Open -- on Father's Day, no less.
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