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Jackson Koivun plays U.S. Open for last tournament as amateur
Jackson Koivun plays U.S. Open for last tournament as amateur
Jackson Kouvin speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Open on Monday. (AP)
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season. He just didn’t think he was ready, regardless of results that suggested differently.
Now he is.
Koivun is in the U.S. Open for the second straight time — last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier, this year as the No. 1 amateur in the world. He had to stay an amateur to use the exemption for Shinnecock Hills. He makes his pro debut in two weeks at the John Deere Classic.
If the last month wasn’t enough of a whirlwind — another NCAA title for Auburn, the decision to turn pro and get ready for the U.S. Open — imagine what last year was like. He clinched a tour card at the NCAAs through the PGA Tour University program for underclassmen.
“I had about a week to make that decision, and I just wasn’t ready,” Koivun said Monday when asked why he didn’t turn pro a year ago. “And I’m very happy I made that decision.”
The game was never a question, and Koivun showed that after missing the cut at Oakmont. He tied for 11th…
Jackson Koivun is back in the US Open in his last tournament as an ...
Jackson Koivun is back in the US Open in his last tournament as an ...
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season. He just didn't think he was ready, regardless of results that suggested differently.
Now he is.
Koivun is in the U.S. Open for the second straight time — last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier, this year as the No. 1 amateur in the world. He had to stay an amateur to use the exemption for Shinnecock Hills. He makes his pro debut in two weeks at the John Deere Classic.
If the last month wasn't enough of a whirlwind — another NCAA title for Auburn, the decision to turn pro and get ready for the U.S. Open — imagine what last year was like. He clinched a tour card at the NCAAs through the PGA Tour University program for underclassmen.
“I had about a week to make that decision, and I just wasn’t ready,” Koivun said Monday when asked why he didn't turn pro a year ago. “And I’m very happy I made that decision.”
The game was never a question, and Koivun showed that after missing the cut at Oakmont. He tied for 11th in the John Deere Classic, tied for sixth at an opposite-field eve…
Jackson Koivun plays U.S. Open for last tournament as amateur
Jackson Koivun plays U.S. Open for last tournament as amateur
<p>SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season. He just didn’t think he was ready, regardless of results that suggested differently.</p>
Jackson Koivun plays U.S. Open for last tournament as amateur
Jackson Koivun plays U.S. Open for last tournament as amateur
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season. He just didn’t think he was ready, regardless of results that suggested differently.
Now he is.
Koivun is in the U.S. Open for the second straight time — last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier, this year as the No. 1 amateur in the world. He had to stay an amateur to use the exemption for Shinnecock Hills. He makes his pro debut in two weeks at the John Deere Classic.
If the last month wasn’t enough of a whirlwind — another NCAA title for Auburn, the decision to turn pro and get ready for the U.S. Open — imagine what last year was like. He clinched a tour card at the NCAAs through the PGA Tour University program for underclassmen.
“I had about a week to make that decision, and I just wasn’t ready,” Koivun said Monday when asked why he didn’t turn pro a year ago. “And I’m very happy I made that decision.”
The game was never a question, and Koivun showed that after missing the cut at Oakmont. He tied for 11th in the John Deere Classic, tied for sixth at an opposite-field event in Kentucky…
US Open will be Jackson Koivun's last tournament as an amateur | AP News
US Open will be Jackson Koivun's last tournament as an amateur | AP News
Jackson Kouvin speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Monday, June 15, 2026.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Wyndham Clark watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the final round of the Memorial golf tournament, Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Bud Cauley, of the United States, poses with the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament in Caledon, Ontario, Sunday June 14, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
J.T. Poston poses with the trophy after winning the Memorial golf tournament, Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season. He just didn’t think he was ready, regardless of results that suggested differently.
Now he is.
Koivun is in theU.S. Openfor the second straight time — last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier, this year as the No. 1 amateur in the world. He had to stay an amateur to use the exemption forShinnecock Hills.He…
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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season. He just didn’t think he was ready, regardless of results that suggested differently.
Now he is.
Koivun is in the
U.S. Open
for the second straight time — last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier, this year as the No. 1 amateur in the world. He had to stay an amateur to use the exemption for
Shinnecock Hills.
He makes his pro debut in two weeks at the John Deere Classic.
If the last month wasn’t enough of a whirlwind — another
NCAA title
…
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2×broadly confirmedJackson Koivun locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season at Auburn.
otherwestern
triblive“Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season.”
community.triblive.com“Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season.”
triblive.com“Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season.”
apnews.com“Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season.”
eldoradonews.com“Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season.”
thespec.com“Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season.”
1×broadly confirmedJackson Koivun clinched a PGA Tour card at the NCAAs through the PGA Tour University program for underclassmen.
other
community.triblive.com“He clinched a tour card at the NCAAs through the PGA Tour University program for underclassmen.”
triblive.com“He clinched a tour card at the NCAAs through the PGA Tour University program for underclassmen.”
eldoradonews.com“He clinched a tour card at the NCAAs through the PGA Tour University program for underclassmen.”
1×broadly confirmedJackson Koivun decided not to turn professional a year ago.
other
community.triblive.com“I had about a week to make that decision, and I just wasn’t ready,”
triblive.com“I had about a week to make that decision, and I just wasn’t ready,”
eldoradonews.com“I had about a week to make that decision, and I just wasn’t ready,”
1×broadly confirmedJackson Koivun said he was very happy he decided not to turn professional a year ago.
other
community.triblive.com“And I’m very happy I made that decision.”
triblive.com“And I’m very happy I made that decision.”
eldoradonews.com“And I’m very happy I made that decision.”
1×broadly confirmedJackson Koivun is competing in the U.S. Open for the second straight year.
other
community.triblive.com“Koivun is in the U.S. Open for the second straight time”
triblive.com“Koivun is in the U.S. Open for the second straight time”
apnews.com“Koivun is in theU.S. Openfor the second straight time”
eldoradonews.com“Koivun is in the U.S. Open for the second straight time”
thespec.com“Koivun is in the U.S. Open for the second straight time”
1×broadly confirmedLast year, Jackson Koivun qualified for the U.S. Open through a 36-hole qualifier.
other
community.triblive.com“last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier”
triblive.com“last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier”
apnews.com“last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier”
eldoradonews.com“last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier”
thespec.com“last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier”
1×broadly confirmedThis year, Jackson Koivun is the No. 1 amateur in the world and qualified for the U.S. Open via that exemption.
other
community.triblive.com“this year as the No. 1 amateur in the world. He had to stay an amateur to use the exemption for Shinnecock Hills.”
triblive.com“this year as the No. 1 amateur in the world. He had to stay an amateur to use the exemption for Shinnecock Hills.”
eldoradonews.com“this year as the No. 1 amateur in the world. He had to stay an amateur to use the exemption for Shinnecock Hills.”
thespec.com“this year as the No. 1 amateur in the world. He had to stay an amateur to use the exemption for Shinnecock Hills.”
1×broadly confirmedJackson Koivun will make his professional debut at the John Deere Classic in two weeks.
other
community.triblive.com“He makes his pro debut in two weeks at the John Deere Classic.”
triblive.com“He makes his pro debut in two weeks at the John Deere Classic.”
eldoradonews.com“He makes his pro debut in two weeks at the John Deere Classic.”
thespec.com“He makes his pro debut in two weeks at the John Deere Classic.”
1×broadly confirmedAuburn won another NCAA title in the last month.
other
community.triblive.com“another NCAA title for Auburn”
triblive.com“another NCAA title for Auburn”
eldoradonews.com“another NCAA title for Auburn”
1×broadly confirmedJackson Koivun missed the cut at Oakmont.
other
triblive.com“Koivun showed that after missing the cut at Oakmont.”
eldoradonews.com“Koivun showed that after missing the cut at Oakmont.”
1×broadly confirmedJackson Koivun tied for 11th at the John Deere Classic.
other
triblive.com“He tied for 11th in the John Deere Classic”
eldoradonews.com“He tied for 11th in the John Deere Classic”
1×broadly confirmedJackson Koivun tied for sixth at an unspecified tournament.
other
triblive.com“tied for sixth a”
eldoradonews.com“tied for si”
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community.triblive.com
“If the last month wasn’t enough of a whirlwind — another NCAA title for Auburn, the decision to turn pro and get ready for the U.S. Open — imagine what last year was like.”
→ The last month included multiple significant events for Jackson Koivun.
triblive.com
“If the last month wasn’t enough of a whirlwind — another NCAA title for Auburn, the decision to turn pro and get ready for the U.S. Open — imagine what last year was like.”
→ The last month included multiple significant events for Jackson Koivun.
eldoradonews.com
“If the last month wasn't enough of a whirlwind — another NCAA title for Auburn, the decision to turn pro and get ready for the U.S. Open — imagine what last year was like.”
→ The last month included multiple significant events for Jackson Koivun.
thespec.com
“If the last month wasn’t enough of a whi”
→ The last month included multiple significant events for Jackson Koivun.
triblive.com
“The game was never a question, and Koivun showed that after missing the cut at Oakmont.”
→ Jackson Koivun’s skill level was not in doubt despite missing the cut at Oakmont.
eldoradonews.com
“The game was never a question, and Koivun showed that after missing the cut at Oakmont.”
→ Jackson Koivun’s skill level was not in doubt despite missing the cut at Oakmont.