Florida State just scored a major win on the recruiting trail. Sixteen-year-old golf prodigy Miles Russell has committed to the Seminoles, and it’s hard to overstate how big this is for FSU’s program.
Who Is Miles Russell?
If you haven’t heard of him yet, you will. Russell is the unanimous No. 1 recruit in the 2027 class. He recently made headlines by doing something that would make even the greats raise an eyebrow: he broke Tiger Woods’ record as the youngest ever AJGA Rolex Junior Player of the Year. Yes, that Tiger Woods. When someone knocks Tiger off a pedestal, the entire golf world takes notice.
A Perfect Fit for FSU
Florida State’s golf program is already strong, but adding Russell is like plugging a high-powered battery into an already humming machine. His swing is buttery smooth, his course management is sharp, and he exudes that quiet, unshakable confidence you usually see in seasoned pros.
Picture Russell stepping onto the tee box in garnet and gold, drawing a crowd before he even takes a practice swing. He’s got that rare magnetism—think young Jordan Spieth or early Rory McIlroy. He doesn’t just play golf; he elevates it.
What This Means for the ACC
The road ahead won’t be easy. College golf is competitive, and Russell still has work to do. But if his junior career is any indication, FSU has just secured a cornerstone for its future. The rest of the ACC? Time to start practicing your polite claps—you’ll be using them often as Russell drains birdie after birdie.
Looking Ahead
Here’s to the future of Florida State golf. Here’s to Miles Russell, the teenager already rewriting history before he’s even picked a prom theme. And here’s to all the course records he’s about to chase down—or casually obliterate.
Miles, if you’re reading this: fairways and greens, kid. And maybe leave a few birdies for the rest of us.
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