Jackson Koivun secures final spot in FedExCup Playoffs, matches Woods' record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Jackson Koivun clinched a place in the FedExCup Playoffs with a T29 finish at the Wyndham Championship on August 10, 2026. The 21-year-old earned the 70th and final spot, reflecting a remarkable start to his PGA Tour career. After only five starts, Koivun expressed excitement about matching a record set by Tiger Woods for the fewest starts to make the postseason. This achievement makes him the first PGA Tour University No. 1 to advance to the Playoffs in the same season he accepted membership. The Playoffs begin next week with the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
- •Koivun finished T29 at the Wyndham Championship.
- •He secured the final qualifying spot for the FedExCup Playoffs.
- •Koivun matched Tiger Woods' record with fewest starts to reach Playoffs.
- •He is the first PGA Tour University No. 1 to advance to Playoffs in his first season.
- •The FedExCup Playoffs start next week.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun reacts after matching record set by Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour, ‘it’s pretty cool’
"Jackson Koivun has continued his dream start to life on the PGA Tour by securing a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs. In fact, the 21-year-old has claimed the 70th and final spot for the Playoffs, which get underway next week.
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