Jackson Koivun prepares for Presidents Cup after successful rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Jackson Koivun, a 21-year-old golfer and recent winner of the 3M Open, has been selected as a captain's pick for the U.S. Presidents Cup team. Koivun is the first American under 21 to compete in the event since 2013. His rapid ascent in professional golf includes being named the Southeastern Conference Athlete of the Year, the first golfer to receive the honor since 1986. He is set to participate in the inaugural Biltmore Championship this week in Asheville, North Carolina, before joining his teammates in Chicago for the Presidents Cup next week. Koivun expresses excitement about representing the U.S. and the challenges ahead in competitive play.
- •Koivun won the 3M Open by three strokes in his third pro start.
- •He was named Southeastern Conference Athlete of the Year earlier this month.
- •Koivun is competing in the Biltmore Championship before the Presidents Cup.
- •Brandt Snedeker, the team captain, praised Koivun's potential.
- •Koivun aims to handle the pressure of elite competition and success.
- 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Can golf phenom Jackson Koivun handle his rapid rise and Presidents Cup pick?
"After winning the 3M Open and SEC Athlete of the Year, Jackson Koivun is ready for his Presidents Cup closeup.
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