Jackson Koivun returns to US Open as top amateur ahead of pro debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Jackson Koivun participates in the US Open for the second consecutive year, having qualified as the world's No. 1 amateur. This marks his last tournament as an amateur after a successful college career at Auburn, where he secured a PGA Tour card through the NCAA. Following the US Open, Koivun is set to make his professional debut at the John Deere Classic. The tournament is renowned for its challenging course conditions.
- •Koivun qualified for the US Open as top amateur.
- •He secured a PGA Tour card after his sophomore year at Auburn.
- •Koivun will turn professional after the US Open.
- •This tournament is known for its difficult course challenges.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun is back in the US Open in his last tournament as an amateur
"Koivun is in the U.S. Open for the second straight time — last year making it through a 36-hole qualifier, this year as the No. 1 amateur in the world. If the last month wasn't enough of a whirlwind — another NCAA title for Auburn, the decision to turn pro and get ready for the U.S. Open — imagine what last year was like.
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