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PGA Tour University alumni achieve major wins in recent tournaments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:44 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

PGA Tour University alumni achieve major wins in recent tournaments
Summary

PGA Tour University alumni have recently made headlines, with Jackson Koivun winning the 3M Open and Michael Thorbjornsen claiming the Rocket Classic. Both players, under the age of 25, highlight the program's successful pipeline to the PGA Tour, which has become crucial in developing elite young talent. Since its inception, PGA Tour U has produced seven players who earned PGA Tour cards, with several winning on professional tours. Rory McIlroy praised the program, emphasizing its positive impact on the Tour's future.

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  • •Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open, holding off Scottie Scheffler.
  • •Michael Thorbjornsen secured the Rocket Classic title.
  • •Koivun and Thorbjornsen are PGA Tour University alumni.
  • •65 PGA Tour U graduates have won on professional tours worldwide.
  • •Rory McIlroy supports PGA Tour U's role in developing young talent.
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  • 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour U was built to fast-track talent. It's now helping shape the Tour's future
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PGA Tour University is successfully funneling elite young talent into the pros with recent wins by its alumni.

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