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