Star amateur Jackson Koivun will turn pro after U.S. Open

Auburn golfer Jackson Koivun, 21, announced on June 12, 2026 that he will turn professional after competing as an amateur in the upcoming U.S. Open. He will then join the PGA Tour starting with the 2026 John Deere Classic in early July. Koivun leaves Auburn as a two-time national champion and three-time SEC champion, having qualified for the PGA Tour through its Accelerated program for elite collegiate players.