Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan booked his spot in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by overcoming Miles Russell 14-under-par on Saturday. The final match is set for Sunday. The publication has shared 10 key facts about Maclauchlan after his final-round performance. The teenager’s 14-under score marked a surprise advance to the championship tie. His victory follows a consistent run through the competition at the event in North Carolina.