TLDR:
- 15-year-old Miles Russell tied for 20th at Korn Ferry Tour event in Florida, becoming the youngest player to make a cut in the tour’s history.
- Russell shot a final-round 66 to earn a spot in the following week’s event and received praise from Phil Mickelson for his performance.
Fifteen-year-old Miles Russell made history by becoming the youngest player to make a cut in a Korn Ferry Tour event. He shot a final-round 66 to finish tied for 20th at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Bradenton, Fla., earning a spot in the next week’s event. Russell, who broke a record held by Tiger Woods as the youngest American Junior Golf Association player of the year, received praise from fellow golfer Phil Mickelson for his impressive performance. Russell, who had been given a sponsor’s exemption to play in the PGA Tour’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship in November, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete against top players and test his skills.