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Jackson Koivun Named to U.S. Presidents Cup Team

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Captain Brandt Snedeker selected 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun for the U.S. Presidents Cup team.
Koivun turned professional after Auburn and won the 3M Open on July 26, 2026, in his third start.
He became the second-youngest U.S. golfer ever on a Presidents Cup team, after Jordan Spieth in 2013.
Koivun will partner with Justin Thomas in Thursday’s opening four-ball match against Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria.

History

Historical Context

The Presidents Cup began in September 1994 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, where the United States beat the International team 20-12. Held biennially, its schedule shifted after the 2001 Ryder Cup cancellation and the 2020 pandemic, and the 2026 edition will be at Medinah Country Club. The U.S. has repeatedly added teenage stars—Jordan Spieth in 2013 and Koivu in 2026—mirroring a long-term talent-acceleration strategy.

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Story summary

Captain Brandt Snedeker selected 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun for the U.S. Presidents Cup team.
Koivun turned professional after Auburn and won the 3M Open on July 26, 2026, in his third start.
He became the second-youngest U.S. golfer ever on a Presidents Cup team, after Jordan Spieth in 2013.
Koivun will partner with Justin Thomas in Thursday’s opening four-ball match against Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria.

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