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15-year-old golf prodigy Miles Russell set to make PGA Tour debut at Rocket Mortgage Classic

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A PGA Tour debut is coming for 15-year-old Miles Russell, who will be participating at the Rocket Mortgage Classic starting June 27 at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan. 

The prodigy moniker was attached to Russell when he made a Korn Ferry Tour cut earlier this year, becoming the youngest ever to do so. 

Now, he will get the chance to see how his game shapes up against some of the best golfers on the planet later this month. 

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Miles Russell of the United States plays his shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Veritex Bank Championship at Texas Rangers Golf Club on April 26, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Russell is one of four sponsor exemptions for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. 

"I am thankful to Rocket Mortgage for giving me the opportunity to make my PGA Tour debut at the Rocket Mortgage Classic," Russell said in a statement. "Ever since I first started playing golf, my dream has been to compete on the PGA Tour and test my game against the best players, and I’m looking forward to making the most of the experience later this month."

The tournament’s executive director, Jason Langwell, added, "The Rocket Mortgage Classic is known as a tournament where ‘future stars start,’ and we’re thrilled to have Miles make his PGA Tour debut here and add to that legacy. He has proved with his many accomplishments at such a young age that he belongs, and we are excited to see Miles compete alongside the world’s best golfers here at Detroit Golf Club."

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