Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan booked his spot in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by beating Miles Russell 14-under-par on Saturday. The final match is set for Sunday. Golf Monthly has published 10 key facts about Maclauchlan after his concluding performance. The young player’s 14-under score marked a surprise advance to the championship tie. His victory follows a strong run through the competition at the tournament in North Carolina.