Jackson Koivun Earns First Presidents Cup Selection After Impressive Rookie Season
With the FedExCup officially over, the next big thing in the golf world is the 2026 Presidents Cup. The biennial team event will take place September 24th through the 27th at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois. Here, the United States will face an International team made up of players from outside Europe. Among the […] The post Jackson Koivun Earns First Presidents Cup Selection After…
Jackson Koivun, a 21-year-old rookie from Auburn, has been selected as one of the six captain's picks for the 2026 Presidents Cup by U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker. This marks Koivun's first appearance at the prestigious event, which will be held at Medinah Country Club in Illinois from September 24th to 27th. After turning professional in June 2025, Koivun quickly made a name for himself with his first PGA Tour victory at the 2026 3M Open, setting the tournament's 72-hole scoring record.
He finished the regular season in 70th place in the FedExCup standings, earning him a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs. Koivun's selection for the Presidents Cup adds to his impressive rookie season, which has seen him make a rapid rise from college golf to standing alongside top golfers such as Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, and Jacob Bridgeman in Team USA.
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