Amateur golfers Miles Russell and Jackson Koivun are paired together in the U.S. Open, with broadcast coverage referring to the duo as part of the “future of golf.” Russell, 17, and Koivun, 21, both play at a high level while still in their early careers, ahead of turning professional. In post-round comments reported by Yahoo Sports, Russell responds casually to the expectations surrounding the pairing, saying, “Not bad, not bad.” The coverage also describes the pairing during the third round, including moments during play such as Russell’s 407-yard tee shot on the 18th hole, which contributes to an extended back-and-forth in the round’s finish. While the outlets highlight the attention the players receive due to their ages and status as amateurs, they also focus on on-course execution during their shared round. The two golfers’ performance and the prominence of the pairing are presented as an example of young talent at the U.S. Open.
Russell and Koivun paired in US Open “future of golf” grouping
Amateur golfers Miles Russell and Jackson Koivun are paired together in the U.S. Open, with broadcast coverage referring to the duo as part of the “future of golf.” Russell, 17, and Koivun, 21, both p...
- Miles Russell (17) and Jackson Koivun (21) are paired together in the U.S. Open.
- TV coverage refers to the matchup as the “future of golf.”
- The pairing takes place in the third round.
- Russell makes a 407-yard tee shot on the 18th hole.
- Russell comments afterward that expectations about the pairing are “Not bad, not bad.”
Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole.
2 months ago“Not bad, not bad,” Russell said afterward with a smile. The 17-year-old Russell and 21-year-old Koivun were paired together in the third round, a grouping that was being referred to during TV coverage as the future of golf. Already so accomplished before they are even professionals — Russell hasn't even started college yet — both players understand why such expectations have been placed on them.
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