Jackson Koivun, Ryder Cowan share low amateur honors at U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Jackson Koivun and Ryder Cowan finished tied for low amateur honors at the 2026 U.S. Open, held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. Both concluded the tournament at 5-over 285. Cowan birdied the 71st hole to catch Koivun, who expressed satisfaction with his final round. They are among five amateurs to make the cut in this major championship. Koivun, ranked as the top amateur in the world, plans to turn professional and compete at the John Deere Classic in two weeks, while Cowan will return to college for one more year.
- •Koivun and Cowan tied at 5-over 285.
- •This is the first co-low amateur result since 2018.
- •Cowan birdied the 71st hole to tie Koivun.
- •Both golfers are friends and have competed against each other previously.
- •Koivun will turn pro and debut at the John Deere Classic.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun, Ryder Cowan share low amateur honors at 2026 U.S. Open
"For the first time since 2018, there will be co-low amateurs at the U.S. Open.
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