Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan secured his place in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by beating Miles Russell 14-under-par on Saturday. The championship showdown is set for Sunday. Golf Monthly has released 10 key facts about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The young player’s impressive tally marked a unexpected advance to the final contest. His win follows a dominant run through the competition at the event in North Carolina.