jackson koivun

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Jackson Koivun (born May 23, 2005) is an American professional golfer.

Amateur Career

Koivun had one of the most decorated amateur careers in the history of college golf while attending Auburn University.

  • Awards: He is the first man in the history of the sport to win all three major national player of the year awards (the Haskins Award, Ben Hogan Award, and Jack Nicklaus Award) twice.
  • Collegiate Records: During his three seasons at Auburn, he secured 11 collegiate victories—the most in Auburn history and tied for the most in SEC history.
  • Consistency: He finished in the top-10 in 87% of his 39 college starts and was a three-time SEC Player of the Year.
  • Accomplishments: He helped lead Auburn to an NCAA Championship title and held the No. 1 spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

Professional Career

  • Turning Pro: Koivun turned professional in June 2026 after concluding his amateur career at the U.S. Open.
  • PGA Tour: He earned his PGA Tour card through the PGA Tour University Accelerated program. He has since competed on the PGA Tour, including appearances at events like the 3M Open and the Presidents Cup.