At 16 years old, Miles Russell became the first golfer in history to win the Junior Players Championship twice. But his biggest challenges may still lie ahead. Russell captured his second Junior Players title at TPC Sawgrass on August 31, 2025, with a dramatic 9-under-par 207 performance. This historic achievement now sets the stage for an intense fall schedule that could shape his entire career trajectory.
Russell’s immediate focus shifts to the 2025 Junior Ryder Cup, where he leads Team USA as their top-ranked player. The event takes place September 23-25 across two prestigious venues: Nassau Country Club for team matches and Bethpage Black for singles play. This marks the first time singles matches will occur at a Ryder Cup venue on the eve of the main event.
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