Miles Russell reaches U.S. Junior Amateur final after semifinal win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Miles Russell advanced to the final of the U.S. Junior Amateur by defeating Tyler Mawhinney 2 and 1 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The semifinal featured an impressive performance from Russell, who recorded two eagles and five birdies. The match was closely contested, but Russell's pivotal chip-in eagle at the 13th hole proved decisive. He will face Noah Maclauchlan in the championship match on July 25, 2026.
- •Russell carded two eagles and five birdies in the semifinal.
- •He will compete against Noah Maclauchlan in the final.
- •Russell has been ranked No. 1 in junior golf for three years.
- •The final is set for July 25, starting at 8 a.m.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Noah Maclauchlan upsets Miles Russell to win 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Saucon stunner: Noah Maclauchlan beats Miles Russell in U.S. Junior Am
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Miles Russell advances to 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final to face Noah Maclauchlan
- 11:41 PMGolf Channel — Miles Russell delivers epic performance to earn spot in U.S. Junior final - Golf Channel
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Miles Russell delivers epic performance to earn spot in U.S. Junior final
"Russell carded two eagles and five birdies in a 2-and-1 victory over Tyler Mawhinney to advance to Saturday’s 36-hole final of the U.S. Junior Amateur.
"Russell carded two eagles and five birdies in a 2-and-1 victory over Tyler Mawhinney to advance to Saturday’s 36-hole final of the U.S. Junior Amateur.
"Miles Russell was more than 2,000 spots ahead of Noah Maclauchlan in the World Amateur rankings. It didn't matter in the U.S. Junior Amateur final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 9:19 PMNoah Maclauchlan upsets Miles Russell to win 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur
Miles Russell was more than 2,000 spots ahead of Noah Maclauchlan in the World Amateur rankings. It didn't matter in the U.S. Junior Amateur final.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 8:52 PMSaucon stunner: Noah Maclauchlan beats Miles Russell in U.S. Junior Am
Miles Russell was more than 2,000 spots ahead of Noah Maclauchlan in the World Amateur rankings. It didn't matter in the U.S. Junior Amateur final.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:46 PMMiles Russell advances to 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur final to face Noah Maclauchlan
Miles Russell and Tyler Mawhinney combined for three eagles, 11 birdies and a flurry of memorable shots in a thrilling semifinal.
- Golf ChannelJul 24, 2026, 11:41 PMMiles Russell delivers epic performance to earn spot in U.S. Junior final - Golf Channel
Russell carded two eagles and five birdies in a 2-and-1 victory over Tyler Mawhinney to advance to Saturday’s 36-hole final of the U.S. Junior Amateur.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:37 PMMiles Russell delivers epic performance to earn spot in U.S. Junior final
Russell carded two eagles and five birdies in a 2-and-1 victory over Tyler Mawhinney to advance to Saturday’s 36-hole final of the U.S. Junior Amateur.
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