Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan secured his place in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by beating Miles Russell with a 14-under score on Saturday. The title decider is set for Sunday. Golf Monthly has released a list of 10 highlights about Maclauchlan after his final-round performance. The young player’s leading total marked a unexpected advance to the showpiece match. His triumph follows a consistent run through the competition at the tournament in North Carolina.