New Pro Koivun Among US Presidents Cup Picks
Koivun earned the pick after winning the 3M Open in his third pro start and qualifying for the PGA Tour postseason in five tournaments.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker added rookie Jackson Koivun to the American roster. Koivun joins a squad that has remained undefeated in 28 years.
- Snedeker selected the 21-year-old after evaluating his rapid transition from amateur golf, including a victory at the 3M Open. The captain emphasized Koivun's maturity and potential contributions to team pairings.
- Koivun is the second-youngest American to compete in the event, following Jordan Spieth's 2013 debut. He qualified for the PGA Tour postseason in just five tournaments, demonstrating readiness for match play.
- Team USA's roster includes captain's picks like Jacob Bridgeman and veterans such as Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler. They face an International team captained by Geoff Ogilvy, featuring Hideki Matsuyama and Adam Scott.
- "I'm just really excited to step up at Medinah and go play some golf," Koivun said regarding the Sept. 24-27 tournament. He views the competition as an opportunity to represent the United States.
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New pro Koivun among US Presidents Cup picks
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