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, 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.
- •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.
- 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
"Auburn golf standout and world No. 1 amateur Jackson Koivun announced Friday that he'd forgo his senior season and join the PGA Tour.
"Auburn star amateur Jackson Koivun will turn pro.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:26 PMStar amateur Jackson Koivun will turn pro after U.S. Open
Auburn star amateur Jackson Koivun will turn pro.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:05 PMJackson Koivun, world No. 1 amateur and Auburn golf standout, announces turn pro
Auburn golf standout and world No. 1 amateur Jackson Koivun announced Friday that he'd forgo his senior season and join the PGA Tour.
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