Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan booked his spot in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by defeating Miles Russell 14-under-par on Saturday. The championship showdown is set for Sunday. The publication has shared 10 key facts about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The young player’s 14-under score marked a shock advance to the final contest. His victory follows a dominant run through matches at the contest in North Carolina.