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Koivun and Stout face off in NCAA semifinal that doesn't finish

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:11 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Koivun and Stout face off in NCAA semifinal that doesn't finish

Summary

In a highly anticipated matchup at the NCAA Championship on June 2, Jackson Koivun and Preston Stout began their duel on the par-5 18th hole at La Costa but did not complete the match. Stout crawled into a bunker to set up a critical shot while Koivun faced a tough chip. Their showdown was cut short when Stout's teammate Filip Fahlberg-Johnsson lost his match, sending Auburn to the finals. This encounter echoed a historic 2012 NCAA Championship matchup between Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, with both players demonstrating exceptional talent and the weight of expectations from their teams and fans.

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By the Numbers

•The semifinal took place on June 2, 2026, at La Costa Resort & Spa.
•Stout and Koivun were ranked No. 3 and No. 1 respectively among amateurs.
•Auburn eliminated Oklahoma State, securing a spot in the finals.
•Stout had lost the Haskins Award to Koivun earlier in the day.
•The match recalled past NCAA rivalries and the intensity of college competition.

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7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun vs. Preston Stout: The match that everybody wanted to see but just didn't see end

What they're saying

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It was one of the biggest matchups this championship has ever seen, No. 1 against No. 3 in the world, though Auburn eliminated Oklahoma State in Tuesday's NCAA semifinal before the two superstars could finish No. 18.
— Yahoo Sports

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