Jackson Koivun Set to Make Professional Debut After Amateur Success
Jackson Koivun, the world's top-ranked amateur, will make his professional debut at the John Deere Classic after competing in his second consecutive U.S. Open and helping Auburn win an NCAA title.
Jackson Koivun locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season at Auburn through the PGA Tour University program. He decided not to turn professional a year ago and said he was very happy with that decision. Koivun is competing in the U.S. Open for the second straight year; last year he qualified through a 36-hole qualifier, and this year he qualified as the No. 1 amateur in the world. Auburn won another NCAA title in the last month. Koivun missed the cut at Oakmont during this year's U.S. Open. He tied for 11th at the John Deere Classic and tied for sixth at an unspecified tournament. His skill level was not in doubt despite missing the cut at Oakmont. Koivun will make his professional debut at the John Deere Classic in two weeks.
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