Jackson Koivun qualifies for FedEx Cup playoffs following Wyndham Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Jackson Koivun qualified for the FedEx Cup playoffs after finishing eight under par at the Wyndham Championship, tying for 29th. This achievement marks the first time a PGA TOUR University No. 1 graduate has advanced to the playoffs in the same season of membership. Koivun's recent performances include a top-10 finish at the ISCO Championship and a victory at the 3M Open, where he defeated Scottie Scheffler by three strokes. The FedEx Cup playoffs commence on August 13 with the St. Jude Championship in Memphis.
- •Koivun finishes tied for 29th at the Wyndham Championship.
- •He sits at No. 70 in the FedEx Cup standings.
- •This is his first FedEx Cup playoff qualification as a professional.
- •He won the 3M Open, his first victory, defeating Scottie Scheffler.
- •Next, the FedEx Cup playoffs begin August 13.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun's FedEx Cup spot comes with historic significance
"The former Auburn golfer accomplished a special feat over the weekend by qualifying for the FedEx Cup playoffs.
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