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Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Open's 'future of golf' pairing
By BRIAN MAHONEY, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun on Saturday after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole. “Not bad, not bad,” Russell said afterward with a smile. “I hit that one pretty good.” Imagine [...]
Key takeaway Open round with Jackson Koivun on Saturday after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole.
Why this matters in The McAllen
For golf enthusiasts in the McAllen area, the pairing of amateur stars Miles Russell and Jackson Koivun at the US Open is a thrilling development. As the Rio Grande Valley continues to grow and develop its own golf scene, the success of young players like Russell and Koivun can inspire local youth to take up the sport. The McAllen Independent School District's athletic programs may even see a surge in interest in golf, potentially leading to the development of new talent in the region. As the US Open continues, Valley residents will be watching to see how Russell and Koivun fare, and perhaps some will be motivated to hit the links at one of the many golf courses in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area. The "future of golf" pairing is not just a national story, but one with local implications for the growth and popularity of the sport in South Texas.
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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? SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun on Saturday after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole. “Not bad, not bad,” Russell said afterward with a smile. “I hit that one pretty good.” Imagine [...]
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