Jackson Koivun’s time as an amateur golfer has come to a close following a strong showing at the US Open at Shinnecock Hills Country Club in Southampton, New York.
The former Auburn golfer finished tied for No. 23 in the event after finishing +5. After shooting 72 and 71, respectively, in rounds 1 and 2 on Thursday and Friday, Koivun shot a 74 on Saturday and closed the event two-under-par with a 68 to jump 24 slots to finish tied for 23rd place alongside Ryder Cowan, with whom Koivun will split “low amateur” honors after finishing with the lowest score among amateur competitors.
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Koivun’s big Sunday allowed him to finish ahead of some of the PGA’s biggest names, including Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, and Masters champion Rory McIlroy. Other key players, including Gary Woodland, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler, finished a few strokes ahead of Koivun.
Strong winds played a factor on the weekend, which could be seen in the results. Three players finished under par, and three others were even with par. Wyndham Clark won the event by finishing four under par.
Koivun’s amateur status is officially terminated, and he will now become a professional on the PGA Tour following a strong three years on the Plains, which were filled with awards and two national championships.
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