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. Golf Monthly has shared a list of 10 highlights about Maclauchlan after his final-round performance. The young player’s 14-under score marked a unexpected advance to the showpiece match. His triumph follows a strong run through the competition at the contest in North Carolina.