Koivun Joins Motor City
Jackson Koivun joins Motor City Golf Club for the upcoming 2027 TGL season.
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In his Presidents Cup singles match, Koivun trailed Si Woo Kim by two holes through 10, then won four of the next six holes before closing out a 2-up victory.
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At Auburn, Koivun became the first player to sweep the Fred Haskins, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus awards as the nation’s top collegiate golfer twice.
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Koivun helped Auburn win NCAA Division I team championships in 2024 and 2026, and has represented the United States in the Junior Presidents Cup, Arnold Palmer Cup and Walker Cup as well as the Presidents Cup.
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TGL’s third season is scheduled to begin Dec. 27 at the SoFi Dome in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; ESPN and ABC are again set to carry the league’s broadcasts.
Jackson Koivun is joining Detroit's Motor City Golf Club for TGL's 2027 season, pairing with five-time major champion Brooks Koepka. The 21-year-old earned the spot after going unbeaten at the Presidents Cup, including a clutch singles comeback that helped the U.S. team rally to victory. The Golf Wire reported that Koivun won the 3M Open in just his third professional start, establishing himself as one of golf's brightest young talents.
A Presidents Cup Star at Age 21
Koivun's selection came after an impressive debut at the Presidents Cup, where he went 2-0-1 with a dramatic singles victory. Trailing Si Woo Kim by two holes through 10, Koivun won four of the next six holes and closed out a 2-up victory to help the U.S. team mount a comeback. Yahoo Sports highlighted that this performance demonstrated Koivun's ability to perform under pressure in team competition.
A Record-Breaking Collegiate Career
At Auburn, Koivun became the first player ever to sweep the Fred Haskins, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus awards as the nation's top golfer—and he did it twice. He helped Auburn win NCAA Division I team titles in 2024 and 2026. Beyond college, Koivun has represented the United States in the Junior Presidents Cup, Arnold Palmer Cup, Walker Cup and now the Presidents Cup, building an unmatched resume in team golf.
TGL's Detroit Expansion Kicks Off December 27
Motor City Golf Club will debut in TGL's third season, which begins December 27 at the SoFi Dome in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Essentially Sports noted that Koivun's pairing with Koepka gives Detroit a competitive lineup as the league continues to grow. ESPN and ABC will broadcast all TGL matches, making the primetime team golf league a regular fixture on national television.
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