Jackson Koivun leads Auburn to NCAA title with 4-1 win over UCLA

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Jackson Koivun leads Auburn to NCAA title with 4-1 win over UCLA
Summary

Jackson Koivun and the Auburn Tigers secured their second NCAA championship in three years by defeating the UCLA Bruins 4-1 in San Diego on June 3. Koivun showcased his dominant play, contributing a match win alongside points from freshmen Logan Reill and Jake Gilbert. The championship highlights a successful season for Koivun, who is also ranked No. 1 in the world amateur rankings. Auburn had previously clinched its first title in the match-play era two years ago, proving a strong competitor again this year. With his college career potentially concluding, discussions on Koivun's transition to professional golf are expected soon.

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  • Auburn defeats UCLA 4-1 for NCAA golf title on June 3
  • Koivun wins his match and contributes to Auburn's points
  • Koivun is the top-ranked amateur golfer
  • Auburn's previous title came two years ago
  • Discussion of Koivun's transition to professional golf anticipated soon
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  • 2:57 AMYahoo SportsJackson Koivun likely going out as champion after leading Auburn to NCAA title
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World Amateur No. 1 Jackson Koivun and his top-ranked Auburn team won their second national championship in three years by beating UCLA 4-1

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