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Jackson Koivun prepares for Presidents Cup amid Team USA concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Jackson Koivun prepares for Presidents Cup amid Team USA concerns

Summary

Jackson Koivun competes at the Biltmore Championship Asheville ahead of the Presidents Cup next week. The 21-year-old, who received a captain's pick from Brandt Snedeker, aims to sharpen his game after recently winning the 3M Open. Koivun emphasized the value of competition, noting that most of the US team hasn’t played since the Tour Championship at the end of August, raising questions about their readiness. He and Jacob Bridgeman are the only US Presidents Cup players participating in the event, while five international players are also in the field.

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By the Numbers

•Koivun impressed with a win at the 3M Open in July.
•Presidents Cup starts on September 24 at Medinah.
•Only two US Presidents Cup players are competing in Asheville.
•Five international players have entered the Biltmore Championship.
•Justin Thomas withdrew from the tournament on Sunday.

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun’s latest comments prove Team USA have made a big mistake ahead of the Presidents Cup

What they're saying

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Jackson Koivun will be competing at the Biltmore Championship Asheville in North Carolina this week, with the Presidents Cup now just seven days away. Koivun received one of Brandt Snedeker’s six captain’s picks to make the Presidents Cup team after he seriously impressed during the six starts he made as a professional on the PGA Tour this year.
— Yahoo Sports

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