Teen golfer Miles Russell gifts father a caddie role for final U.S. Open hole

For his final hole at the U.S. Open on Sunday, 17-year-old amateur Miles Russell presented his father with an unforgettable Father's Day gift: the role of caddie. Russell received approval from the U.S. Open's Rules Committee to have his dad join him on the bag for his last walk up the 18th fairway at Shinnecock Hills.

Making par on the 18th hole with his father by his side marked a special conclusion to the youngest player's appearance in the major championship. "Just there walking up 18, that's when he stepped in. It was kind of a fun Father's Day gift. Kind of cool since it was my first one," Russell said. "Hopefully it's something he'll remember for a long time."

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Just there walking up 18, that's when he stepped in. It was kind of a fun Father's Day gift. Kind of cool since it was my first one. Hopefully it's something he'll remember for a long time.

Russell, who competed alongside seasoned professionals like Ireland's three-time major winner Padraig Harrington, expressed no intimidation during his major debut. He finished the tournament at seven over par after carding an even-par 70 in his final round. "I've played in a few pro events before, so it wasn't too different," he told reporters. "The golf ball doesn't know your age, so all you're trying to do is get it in the hole as fast as you can."

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I've played in a few pro events before, so it wasn't too different. The golf ball doesn't know your age, so all you're trying to do is get it in the hole as fast as you can.