Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan booked his spot in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by defeating Miles Russell at 14 under on Saturday. The championship showdown is set for Sunday. The publication has shared ten notable details about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The young player’s impressive tally marked a shock advance to the championship tie. His triumph follows a consistent run through matches at the contest in North Carolina.