Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan secured his place in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by defeating Miles Russell at 14 under on Saturday. The title decider is set for Sunday. Golf Monthly has published 10 key facts about Maclauchlan after his final-round performance. The teenager’s leading total marked a shock advance to the showpiece match. His victory follows a strong run through the competition at the event in North Carolina.