Jackson Koivun has best PGA Tour performance of young career at John Deere Championship
Playing in his fourth PGA Tour event of the year and sixth overall, Koivun secured his first career top 25 finish, ending his 72 hole run just outside of the top 10. Auburn's best golfer was the only amueter in the field to make the cut, while he also outperformed his former Tiger teammate Brenden Valdes (E), who turned pro this year, by 15 strokes to par.
After a one-under par score of 70 to open up his tournament, the 20-year-old shot the best round of his PGA Tour career on Friday with a 7-under par 64. Koivun kept the pressure on the leaders with a 3-under par 68 on moving day, before ending his weekend with a 4-under 67 on Sunday. The sophomore bogied just one hole on the final day as he chased down the leaders.
While Koivun has insisted on staying at Auburn for at least another season before he turns pro, his showing at the John Deere proved once again the 20-year-old is ready to challenge for wins on the PGA Tour.
Now coming off a solid showing at the U.S Open and his best four-day performance at the John Deere Classic, Koivun will aim to finish in the top 10 among golfers in the ISCO Championship. It may be his best chance at winning an event yet, as the premier players on tour will be competing in the Genesis Scottish Open this weekend.
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