Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan secured his place in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by overcoming Miles Russell 14-under-par on Saturday. The final match is set for Sunday. Golf Monthly has released ten notable details about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The young player’s 14-under score marked a shock advance to the showpiece match. His victory follows a consistent run through matches at the tournament in North Carolina.