Koivun: Could have turned pro after sophomore year but wasn't ready

June 15, 2026 05:31 PM

Jackson Koivun is making his final amateur start at the 2026 U.S. Open. He spoke to reporters at Shinnecock Hills about what he's seen from the course so far and why he waited a year before turning pro.

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