Jackson Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college

Jackson Koivun has been added to the U.S. team for the upcoming Presidents Cup, just three months after leaving Auburn University. This marks the first time since 1998 that the International team has featured two Japanese players, alongside Hideki Matsuyama who has earned one of the six automatic spots. The U.S. team, led by captain Brandt Snedeker, also includes newcomer Jacob Bridgeman, who won at Riviera this year.

Notably, Koivun is the first player to start a year without a tour card and participate in the Presidents Cup, having won the 3M Open in his third professional start and qualifying for the PGA Tour postseason in just five tournaments.

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