Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan booked his spot in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by beating Miles Russell at 14 under 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 leading total marked a surprise advance to the showpiece match. His victory follows a strong run through the competition at the tournament in North Carolina.