Jackson Koivun's professional journey is off to a historic start. The former Auburn University star earned his first PGA Tour victory in his third professional start, marking the latest milestone of an already impressive career.
Aftrer building one of the most accomplished amatuer careers in recent memory, the former Auburn golfer has quickly proven he belongs on the Tour.
He captured a title in just his thirteenth PGA Tour start - a faster pace than Ludvig Aberg (16), Jon Rahm (17), Rory McIlroy (18), Tiger Woods (19), Xander Schauffele (23).
Koivun delivered a composed performance at the 2026 3M Open, showcasing the consistency and confidence that have defined his rapid rise through the golf ranks. He handled the pressure of competing in contention and defeated World No. 1, Scottie Scheffler by three strokes to win his first PGA Tour title.
Here's a closer look at Koivun's background, career milestones, and the journey that led him to the PGA Tour winner's circle.
Name | Jackson Koivun |
Age | 21 |
Birthday | May 23, 2005 |
College | Auburn University |
Birthplace | San Jose, CA |
PGA Tour Wins | 1 |
Major wins | 0 |
2026 - 3M Open
2026 - Amer Ari Invitational, Gators Invitational, The Hayt, Mason Rudolph Championship, Ford Collegiate, SEC Championship Stroke Play
2025 - SEC Championship Stroke Play, NCAA Auburn Regional
2024 - Pinehurst Intercollegiate, SEC Championship Stroke Play, Inverness Intercollegiate
Jackson Koivun has one of the most accomplished collegiate careers in SEC golf history. He made an immediate impact as a freshman, winning the SEC Championship by six shots and only finished outside the top-6 once in 13 starts.
Koivun became the first player to win all four major collegiate awards (Haskins, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, and Phil Mickleson) in the same season. He also broke the NCAA single-season average stroke record with a 68.20 and set the all-time career stroke average at 68.89.
To continue his impressive list of achievements, Koivun secured three consecutive SEC Player of the Year honors and three straight SEC individual titles during his collegiate career. Those accomplishments highlight a remarkable run at the college level and add to the growing resume of a player with a bright future ahead.
In Koivun's thirteen PGA tour starts, he has made ten cuts and has earned $1,677,000 in career prize money. His biggest payday came with his victory at the 2026 3M Open earning $1,584,000.
David Flynn played golf at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and began caddying in 2014. He joined Jackson's bag in the middle of 2026, toward the end of his amateur career.
Although they have been working together for less than a year, the partnership has already produced significant success, highlighted by their breakthrough victory at the 2026 3M Open.
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