Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan earned a berth in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by defeating Miles Russell with a 14-under score on Saturday. The title decider is set for Sunday. Golf Monthly has published 10 key facts about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The young player’s impressive tally marked a unexpected advance to the championship tie. His triumph follows a consistent run through earlier rounds at the tournament in North Carolina.