Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan earned a berth in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by overcoming Miles Russell 14-under-par on Saturday. The title decider is set for Sunday. The publication has shared ten notable details about Maclauchlan after his deciding performance. The young player’s leading total marked a unexpected advance to the final contest. His triumph follows a dominant run through the competition at the tournament in North Carolina.