Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan earned a berth in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by beating Miles Russell with a 14-under score on Saturday. The final match is set for Sunday. Golf Monthly has released 10 key facts about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The amateur’s impressive tally marked a unexpected advance to the championship tie. His triumph follows a dominant run through matches at the contest in North Carolina.