{
  "id": 12180572,
  "title": "Jackson Koivun officially joining TGL’s Motor City Golf Club",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/jackson-koivun-officially-joining-tgls-motor-city-golf-club",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T15:40:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/golf/1131210/jackson-koivun-tgl-motor-city"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TGL's Motor City Golf Club has officially added Jackson Koivun to their inaugural roster for the upcoming 2027 season. The 21-year-old joins fellow PGA Tour star Brooks Koepka as part of the Expansion Team's first squad representing Detroit. Koivun's inclusion comes just weeks after he secured a PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open in Minnesota.\n\nKoivun's success has been meteoric, with him earning his first PGA Tour win at only 20 years old. In addition to his professional triumph, he made waves in collegiate golf, becoming the first player to sweep the Fred Haskins, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus awards at Auburn. Koivun's collegiate career was highlighted by leading his team to NCAA Division I team championships in 2024 and 2026.\n\nBeyond his individual accolades, Koivun has been instrumental in team golf. He played a pivotal role in the U.S. victory at the Presidents Cup, where he secured a come-from-behind 2-up singles win against Si Woo Kim. Koivun's outstanding performance and teamwork have cemented his status as a promising talent in the world of golf, making his addition to the Motor City Golf Club a wise decision for its expanding roster.",
  "summary": "TGL’s Motor City Golf Club has a lot of juice. For those unaware, the third season of TGL will feature a franchise making its debut in Motor City Golf Club. It had previously been announced that Brooks Koepka would be a part of MCGC and on Monday morning the team announced that the sensational Jackson […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}