Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan earned a berth in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by defeating Miles Russell at 14 under on Saturday. The championship showdown is set for Sunday. Golf Monthly has released 10 key facts about Maclauchlan after his final-round performance. The teenager’s impressive tally marked a surprise advance to the showpiece match. His triumph follows a consistent run through matches at the contest in North Carolina.