American junior golfer Miles Russell has become only the second player in history to win the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Player of the Year award three times, joining World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson in achieving the feat.
The announcement was made on November 9, 2026. Russell's consistent performance across multiple seasons has drawn comparisons to Mickelson's early dominance. The award recognizes the top junior golfer based on a points system that includes finishes in AJGA events.
