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2 days ago
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Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach, the No. 1 junior golfer in America, commits to FSU
Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach, the No. 1-ranked player on the American Junior Golf Association Polo Rankings, has verbally committed to play college golf at Florida State. first reported the news and the Times-Union confirmed it with Russell's father Joe. Advertisement Russell, who is home-schooled, has a 2027 graduation year listed by the AJGA. That means he could begin playing for FSU in the fall of 2027 if he signs with the Seminoles during the fall sports signing period in 2026. Russell has won numerous major junior tournaments, including the Junior PGA, the Junior Players Championship, the AJGA Tournament of Champions and the Sage Valley Invitational. He broke Tiger Woods' record as the youngest player to be named the AJGA Player of the Year in 2023. Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach will play college golf at Florida State. He has also played in two PGA Tour events and four Korn Ferry Tour events, and in 2024, at the age of 15, became the youngest player to make the cut on the Korn Ferry Tour at the LECOM Suncoast Classic. Advertisement Russell was a member of the Junior Ryder Cup and the Junior Presidents Cup and was a member of the inaugural USGA Junior National team. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Mile Russell of Jacksonville Beach commits to play golf at Florida State
NBC Sports
2 days ago
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- NBC Sports
Top-ranked junior Miles Russell commits to Florida State
One of the most highly regarded NCAA men's golf recruits in years has made his decision. Miles Russell, the top-ranked junior in both the Class of 2027 and overall according to both the AJGA and Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings, announced his verbal commitment to Florida State on Monday evening. Russell, a 16-year-old from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, was believed to value staying close to home and was also giving serious consideration to the Seminoles' instate rival Florida Gators. It's unknown how many years Russell will stay in college before turning professional, though he's already got name, image and likeness deals with TaylorMade and Nike, among others. He's one of the most accomplished junior players in recent history, having already won three AJGA invitationals, the 2023 Boys Junior PGA, 2025 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley and even last winter's South Beach International Amateur, a top amateur event. He recently was runner-up at another big-time amateur tournament, the Northeast Amateur, and at No. 16 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, he is in line to become the youngest competitor in Walker Cup history later this year at Cypress Point, assuming he makes the 10-man U.S. squad. Last year, Russell also made history by becoming the youngest player to make a Korn Ferry Tour cut, and his T-20 finish at the Lecom Suncoast Classic made him the youngest since at least 1983 to post a top-25 on either the PGA Tour or KFT.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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North Palm Beach's Wylie Inman continues hot streak with win at Jordan Spieth Championship
North Palm Beach's Wylie Inman can add another win to his decorated 2025 junior golf campaign. Inman, a rising senior at Dwyer High School, continued his summer momentum with a win at the Under Armour Jordan Spieth Championship on June 26 at Brookhaven Country Club's Masters Course in Dallas, Texas. Advertisement He shot 8-under for the tournament to finish two shots clear in a field of 52 golfers from the United States as well as Mexico, China, Taiwan and Spain. Inman carded 12 birdies and four bogeys across the three-day tournament. Inman's victory comes one week after earning an automatic bid to the 2025 U.S. Junior Open in a qualifier at the Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs. He and Tiger Woods' son Charlie, who earned the final bid in a three-way playoff, were the only automatic qualifiers from Palm Beach County at the event, taking two of five spots available to a field of 87 contestants. Boca Raton's Oscar Crowe advanced as an alternate. North Palm Beach's Wylie Inman celebrates his victory at the Under Armour Jordan Spieth Championship in Dallas, Texas on June 26, 2025. More: Tiger Woods walks course for son Charlie's final round at 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship Advertisement It's the second American Junior Golf Association tournament victory for Inman in the 2025 campaign. He previously won the the AJGA Junior at Rayburn Resort in Texas on March 27. Inman has earned multiple selections to The Post's All-County teams as a varsity golfer. In 2024, Inman placed ninth at state and helped the team secure a sixth-place finish overall. He is verbally committed to play golf at the University of South Florida. North Palm Beach's Wylie Inman competes at the Under Armour Jordan Spieth Championship in Dallas, Texas on June 26, 2025. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Wylie Inman: North Palm Beach golfer wins Jordan Spieth Championship
Time of India
6 days ago
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- Time of India
Stephen Curry celebrates Morgan Riley's Underrated Golf Tour victory after clutch final round at Eisenhower course
(Image Source - Getty Images) Morgan Riley's swing wasn't the only thing making headlines at Eisenhower Golf Course. With a clutch final round and a five-under finish, the 2025 graduate from Raleigh walked off with his first Underrated Golf Tour win—and a share from none other than Stephen Curry in his Instagram story. In a storm-tested performance, Riley brought real meaning to Curry's mission of leveling the playing field for junior golfers everywhere. Underrated Golf Tour's mission comes alive through Morgan Riley's breakthrough win At the scenic yet demanding Eisenhower Golf Course in the U.S. Air Force Academy, Morgan Riley, a 2025 high school graduate from Raleigh, North Carolina, recorded a solid 71 in Round 1. He then faced the tough conditions head-on with a remarkable 68 in Round 2, bringing his total to five under par at 139 to win the title. Navigating through swirling winds and sporadic rain, Riley's triumph highlighted his skill under pressure—and he earned a notable shoutout from Stephen Curry, co-founder of the Underrated Golf Tour. The avid golfer Curry has a 1.3 handicap, considering himself a golf junkie and playing a match with the President Obama, as well as victor in the 2023 American Century Championship. In 2022, he joined forces with former pro Will Lowery to establish the Underrated Golf Tour, which aims to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for junior golfers from diverse backgrounds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo Riley's rise is a great example of that mission in action: a player advancing through the junior ranks and achieving his first title. Before making it to the professional scene, Riley boasts a remarkable amateur record—he received a letter of intent from Harvard University and hit No. 74 in the AJGA rankings, achieving three top-five finishes in 2023 and a total of two top-10 AJGA results as of mid-2025. His five-under-par finish under tough conditions highlights his determination and promise for the future. The Underrated Golf Tour isn't solely about winning once—it's a whole experience. Featuring tournaments across the U.S. and Europe, with stops in places like London (Surrey) and Scotland (Fairmont St Andrews), the tour concludes with the highly regarded Curry Cup championship. As the tour arrives at French Lick Resort, Indiana from July 2–4, everyone will be watching Riley to see if he can keep up this momentum and achieve back-to-back victories. Also Read: Phoenix Suns pull off two more bold trades but that's not even the biggest twist yet Morgan Riley's success at Eisenhower goes beyond earning a trophy—it confirms the vision of Underrated Golf: equity, opportunity, and talent shining through challenges. With Stephen Curry's support and Riley's impressive background from Harvard and AJGA, this feels more like the foundation for a major career than just a breakthrough. From the gusty fairways in Colorado to the national stage, Riley's adventure is just beginning—and the next tee is waiting Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
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6 days ago
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Jordan Spieth's Next Move Revealed After Travelers Withdrawal
Jordan Spieth's Next Move Revealed After Travelers Withdrawal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jordan Spieth is one of the most beloved figures in golf today. The three-time major winner is always fun to watch for his ability to get up and down from seemingly impossible positions, his hot-mic commentary on his shots and his banter with longtime caddie, Michael Greller. Advertisement So, it was a shock to the golf community when Spieth suddenly withdrew from the Travelers Championship last week during the first round of play, citing a neck and upper back injury that inhibited his ability to swing without pain. Following Spieth's unexpected withdrawal, it was uncertain what his next move would be. A recent Instagram post reveals what the 31-year-old Texan is up to this week. Jordan Spieth during the first round of the Travelers Streicher-Imagn Images In a post on Spieth's Instagram account, the Texas native is pictured taking a selfie with junior golfers at Brookhaven Country Club, Spieth's childhood home course. Spieth was giving a Q&A with the aspiring young golfers during the Under Armor/Jordan Spieth Championship. "Making his mark ✍️," the AJGA caption reads. Advertisement Another post shows Spieth greeting a junior player with the caption, "Back like he never left 🏠" Fans were happy to see Spieth giving back to junior golfers and gave him props considering his recent injury, with one commenter saying "Well you keep yourself busy doing admirable work with others, even when you're injured! Kudos to you 👏!❤️." Another noted, "You have done such a magnificent job of balancing personal, professional and giving back. Life is hard to balance for all of us, you seem to be handling it well." The Under Armor/Jordan Spieth Championship takes place through Thursday and hosts an impressive field of 78 junior golfers, 49 of whom are Texans just like Spieth, looking to follow in his footsteps. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
