Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan earned a berth in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by overcoming Miles Russell at 14 under on Saturday. The title decider is set for Sunday. Golf Monthly has released 10 key facts about Maclauchlan after his final-round performance. The amateur’s 14-under score marked a surprise advance to the showpiece match. His triumph follows a strong run through matches at the event in North Carolina.