Seventeen-year-old amateur Noah Maclauchlan booked his spot in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final by overcoming Miles Russell 14-under-par on Saturday. The championship showdown is set for Sunday. The publication has shared a list of 10 highlights about Maclauchlan after his final-round performance. The amateur’s leading total marked a surprise advance to the showpiece match. His triumph follows a strong run through matches at the tournament in North Carolina.