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 published ten notable details about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The young player’s 14-under score marked a unexpected advance to the championship tie. His triumph follows a strong run through earlier rounds at the contest in North Carolina.