Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan booked his spot in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by overcoming Miles Russell at 14 under on Saturday. The championship showdown is set for Sunday. The publication has published a list of 10 highlights about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The teenager’s impressive tally marked a surprise advance to the final contest. His triumph follows a consistent run through matches at the contest in North Carolina.