The best men’s amateur golfer in the world just capped one of the best amateur seasons on record – now the big question is when will Jackson Koivun turn pro?
The 21-year-old just helped Auburn to its second NCAA title in three years, making him a two-time National Champion to go along with being a two-time Fred Haskins Award winner and two-time Ben Hogan Award winner.
Koivun has a PGA Tour card waiting for him after collecting enough points on the PGA Tour University Accelerated Program in 2025, when he deferred to remain in college for a third, and surely final, season.
Auburn head coach Nick Clinard chanted “one more year” as Koivun was interviewed on the 18th green after their National Championship victory over UCLA, but it’s likely to just be a matter of time before their megastar amateur joins the pro ranks.
Timing is everything, and Koivun has a spot in both the US Open at Shinnecock Hills and Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in his pocket as long as he retains his amateur status.
So the decision is whether to take up these Major shots and delay turning pro or jump right in to the PGA Tour grind and take his chances.
A quick decision was expected, but he was non-committal when asked directly after his latest NCAA triumph with Auburn.
“We’ll see, we’re going to get back to Auburn and recoup,” was his response to the question everyone wants to know the answer to.
What’s next for Jackson Koivun after winning another national championship?Auburn head coach, Nick Clinard, starts a “one more year” chant 🤣 pic.twitter.com/K8m5zy0YkaJune 4, 2026
Why golf world is hyped for Jackson Koivun turning pro
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One thing not in doubt is that Koivun will be one of the most eagerly-anticipated new faces on the PGA Tour for decades given the way he’s smashed records and dominated the amateur scene.
He won six times this year in a season that statistically can be put up against anything we’ve ever seen before, and he’s again swept up all the major college golf awards.
One of those wins was a record-breaking score when becoming the first back-to-back winner of the SEC Individual Championship since 1967.
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