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Jackson Koivun announces professional transition following U.S. Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:26 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Jackson Koivun announces professional transition following U.S. Open

Summary

Jackson Koivun, the world’s top amateur golfer from Auburn, will turn professional after the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. He plans to make his pro debut at the 2026 John Deere Classic in early July. Koivun has enjoyed a storied amateur career, winning multiple national championships and individual awards. He will forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility to pursue his dream of competing on the PGA Tour.

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Key Details

•Koivun wins the Mark H. McCormack Medal as top amateur.
•He led Auburn to a national title and won six tournaments this spring.
•Koivun holds records for scoring averages in NCAA history.
•He is set to compete in the U.S. Open before joining the PGA Tour.

Latest Updates

4:55 PMYahoo Sports — World amateur No.1 golfer Koivun to turn pro after US Open
1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Star amateur Jackson Koivun will turn pro after U.S. Open
1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun, world No. 1 amateur and Auburn golf standout, announces turn pro

What they're saying

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American Jackson Koivun, the world's top-ranked amateur golfer, said Friday he will turn professional after competing in next week's US Open.Koivun has played in nine PGA Tour events as an amateur, including three top-six efforts in seven 2025 starts. js/jc
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Auburn golf standout and world No. 1 amateur Jackson Koivun announced Friday that he'd forgo his senior season and join the PGA Tour.
— Yahoo Sports