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Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Open's 'future of golf' pairing
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: BRIAN MAHONEY, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 21, 2026
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Key takeaway The two amateur stars are playing in the tournament, with Russell showing off his skills on the 18th hole.
Miles Russell and Jackson Koivun are competing together in the US Open. They are considered part of the "future of golf" pairing. The two amateur stars are playing in the tournament, with Russell showing off his skills on the 18th hole.
Russell hit a notable tee shot, smashing the ball 407 yards. After the shot, he seemed pleased with his performance. Further details about their game and the tournament are available from the source, ValleyCentral, for those interested in learning more about the US Open and these rising golf stars.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Miles Russell and Jackson Koivun are competing together in the US Open. They are considered part of the "future of golf" pairing. The two amateur stars are playing in the tournament, with Russell…
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