Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan booked his spot in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by defeating Miles Russell with a 14-under score on Saturday. The final match is set for Sunday. The publication has shared a list of 10 highlights about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The young player’s impressive tally marked a unexpected advance to the showpiece match. His win follows a consistent run through matches at the event in North Carolina.