Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan secured his place in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by defeating Miles Russell 14-under-par on Saturday. The championship showdown is set for Sunday. The publication has released 10 key facts about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The young player’s leading total marked a surprise advance to the final contest. His win follows a dominant run through earlier rounds at the tournament in North Carolina.