Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan secured his place in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by beating Miles Russell 14-under-par on Saturday. The final match is set for Sunday. The publication has released a list of 10 highlights about Maclauchlan after his final-round performance. The teenager’s 14-under score marked a shock advance to the championship tie. His triumph follows a strong run through the competition at the event in North Carolina.