Jackson Koivun discusses his choice to return to Auburn for junior year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Jackson Koivun explained his decision to continue playing at Auburn for the 2025-2026 season instead of turning professional. Speaking during a US Open presser on June 15, he stated he felt unprepared for the PGA Tour despite being offered a card through the PGA Tour University Accelerated program. Koivun, a two-time national champion, is currently competing in his final amateur event at the US Open, and he plans to make his professional debut at the John Deere Classic starting July 1.
- •Koivun returns to Auburn for the 2025-2026 season.
- •He participated in the US Open as an amateur this week.
- •He won National Player of the Year honors twice.
- •Koivun plans to debut on the PGA Tour at the John Deere Classic in July.
- •He received a PGA Tour card but chose to stay in college.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun explains his decision to play his junior year at Auburn
"Jackson Koivun spoke recently to the reason why he chose to play for Auburn in 2025-2026 instead of the PGA Tour.
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