Jackson Koivun weighs PGA Tour decision after Auburn's national title win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Jackson Koivun won his second consecutive national title for Auburn, defeating UCLA's Baylor Larrabee 4 and 3 in the championship match on June 4, 2026. With this victory, Koivun solidifies his status as one of the top amateurs in golf, having earned 11 career wins, including six this season. He already holds a PGA Tour card but chose to defer his membership for the 2025-26 season to pursue further amateur accolades, including participating in the 2026 U.S. Open. His decision regarding when to turn pro remains pending, as he contemplates staying amateur to enhance his career accolades before making the leap to the PGA Tour.
- •Koivun achieved his second national title with a 4 and 3 win over Larrabee.
- •He holds significant amateur achievements including three straight SEC titles.
- •Koivun deferred his PGA Tour membership to compete in upcoming amateur events.
- •He is entered in the 2026 U.S. Open and Open Championships as a top-ranked amateur.
- •His amateur career is compared to legends like Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — After Auburn's national title, Jackson Koivun's PGA Tour decision looms
"Jackson Koivun added another national title to his historic amateur resume.
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