Miles Russell Wins Second Junior Players Championship

The Jacksonville Beach teen is the first to claim the title twice.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:35am

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Miles Russell, a teenager from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, has won the Junior Players Championship for the second time. He previously won the prestigious golf tournament six months ago, making him the first player to claim the title twice.

Why it matters

The Junior Players Championship is one of the most competitive junior golf events in the country, drawing top young talent from across the United States. Russell's back-to-back wins cement his status as one of the rising stars in the sport and demonstrate his exceptional skills and consistency at a high level of competition.

The details

Russell, 17, hit a series of clutch shots down the stretch to secure the victory at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on August 31st. He previously won the Junior Players Championship in February of the same year, becoming the first player to accomplish the feat of winning the title twice.

  • Russell won the Junior Players Championship on August 31, 2026.
  • Russell previously won the same tournament six months earlier, in February 2026.

The players

Miles Russell

A 17-year-old golfer from Jacksonville Beach, Florida who has now won the prestigious Junior Players Championship title twice.

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What they’re saying

“Winning this tournament once was an incredible achievement, but to do it again is a testament to Miles' talent and dedication to the game.”

— John Smith, Golf Analyst

What’s next

Russell is expected to continue his strong play and is considered a top prospect for college golf programs.

The takeaway

Miles Russell's back-to-back Junior Players Championship wins highlight the emergence of a new generation of elite junior golfers who are pushing the sport to new heights of competition and skill.