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 title decider is set for Sunday. The publication has published ten notable details about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The amateur’s leading total marked a shock advance to the final contest. His triumph follows a dominant run through earlier rounds at the tournament in North Carolina.