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Russell, 15, debuts with 74 at Rocket Mortgage

Russell, 15, debuts with 74 at Rocket Mortgage

Fifteen-year-old Australian amateur Aaron Russell fired a 3-over 74 in his PGA Tour debut on Thursday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, making him the youngest player to make the cut at a PGA Tour event since Guan Tianlang in 2013.

Russell, who is ranked No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, birdied the 10th hole to move to 1 under, but he made three bogeys on the back nine to finish the day tied for 74th place.

“I thought I played pretty well,” Russell said. “I hit some good shots, but I also made some mistakes. I’m still learning, but I’m happy with how I played.”

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Teenage phenom Miles Russell breaks down his historic Korn Ferry Tour debut

Teenage phenom Miles Russell breaks down his historic Korn Ferry Tour debut

17-year-old Miles Russell etched his name into the record books on Sunday, becoming the youngest golfer to make the cut at the Korn Ferry Tour’s LECOM Suncoast Classic. Russell, who earned his way into the field through Monday qualifying, shot rounds of 68-69 to finish at 5-under par and make the cut by two strokes.

After his historic performance, Russell spoke to the media to break down his incredible debut.

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Russell, 15, makes history with T25 on Korn Ferry

Russell, 15, makes history with T25 on Korn Ferry

Fifteen-year-old Russell took his place in golf history by becoming the youngest player to compete on the Korn Ferry Tour. The 15-year-old put together an impressive performance at the Korn Ferry Challenge at Ponte Vedra Beach, making the cut and eventually finishing tied for 75th place.

Russell’s exceptional display of skill and determination earned him widespread recognition. Not only did he make headlines as the youngest player on the tour, but he also impressed many with his maturity and poise.

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15-year-old dazzles on Korn Ferry Tour in record-breaking performance

15-year-old dazzles on Korn Ferry Tour in record-breaking performance

At the Korn Ferry Tour’s Savannah Golf Championship, 15-year-old Akshay Bhatia became the youngest player ever to make the cut. The American prodigy carded an impressive 67 (-4) to qualify for the weekend, shattering the previous record held by 16-year-old Ryan Moore. Bhatia’s historic achievement showcased his exceptional talent and determination, marking him as a rising star in the world of professional golf.

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Russell, 15, youngest to make Korn Ferry cut

Russell, 15, youngest to make Korn Ferry cut

Kyle Russell, a 15-year-old golfer from Vancouver Island, made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest player ever to make the cut at a Korn Ferry Tour event.

Russell carded opening rounds of 69 and 71 to finish in a tie for 44th, seven shots back of the leader.

“It’s incredible, this is a dream come true,” said Russell after his round. “I’ve been working so hard for this and it’s paid off.”

Russell is the son of PGA Tour player Brad Russell and has been playing golf since he was three years old. He won the British Junior Open in July and is considered one of the top junior golfers in the world.

“I’ve always believed in myself,” said Russell. “I was a little nervous with about two holes to go but I knew I had to finish strong.”

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