Just weeks after turning professional, Jackson Koivun beat World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler to win the 2026 3M Open — his very first PGA Tour title in only his third professional start.
The 21-year-old Auburn legend has already built an estimated net worth exceeding $3 million, fueled by a record-breaking $2.5 million NIL valuation, early endorsement deals with Titleist, Malbon, Delta, and more — and that figure is only just getting started.
Jackson Koivun’s Biography
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jackson Koivun |
| Date of Birth | May 23, 2005 |
| Age | 21 |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) | ~75 (post 3M Open, 2026) |
| Turned Professional | June 2026 |
| Years Active | 2026–present |
| Tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Caddie | David Flynn |
| Net Worth | ~$3 million (estimated) |
| Career Prize Money | $1,677,000 (PGA Tour, as of August 2026) |
| PGA Tour Wins | 1 (2026 3M Open) |
| Major Titles | 0 |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Children | None |
| Social Media | Instagram: @jacksonkoivun (70,000+ followers) |
Early Life and Golf Journey
Jackson Koivun was born on May 23, 2005, in San Jose, California, to George and Meghan Koivun. He is the couple’s only child.
The family later relocated to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where Jackson spent most of his formative years developing his game on local courses.
His introduction to golf came through his father George, who put a club in Jackson’s hands at an early age.
By his own account, Jackson beat his dad for the first time when he was just 7 years old — an early signal of what was to come. He went on to train seriously at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club under coach Fred Garcia during his high school years.
Koivun rose through the junior ranks rapidly, winning the 2022 Rolex Tournament of Champions and the 2023 Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship among several other junior titles.
His amateur résumé made him the top-ranked recruit in the class of 2023, and he chose Auburn University over powerhouse programs including Duke and North Carolina.
His freshman season at Auburn in 2024 is now considered one of the greatest in the history of college golf.
Koivun swept all four major individual collegiate awards — the Haskins Award, Ben Hogan Award, Jack Nicklaus Award, and Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award — in a single season, becoming the first player ever to achieve that feat.
He was named SEC Freshman of the Year and SEC Player of the Year, and he led Auburn to the national team championship.
He went on to win those honors again in 2026, becoming a two-time winner of both the Haskins and Ben Hogan Awards, and the first player in SEC history to win three consecutive SEC Player of the Year honors.
By the time he wrapped up his junior season at Auburn — skipping his senior year to turn professional — Koivun had amassed 11 individual victories, the most in Auburn history, a career scoring average of 68.89 (the lowest in NCAA history), and two NCAA team championship rings.
DataGolf ranked his collegiate career as the finest since the platform began tracking statistics in 2010.
He reached No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and earned his PGA Tour card through the PGA Tour University Accelerated Program before playing a single professional round.
Professional Golf Career
Koivun closed out his amateur career at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, where he finished tied for 23rd and shared co-low amateur honors with a final-round 68.
He officially announced his decision to turn professional the following week and made his debut at the 2026 John Deere Classic, where he missed the cut by one stroke.
In his second start at the ISCO Championship in Louisville, he bounced back with a tied-tenth finish, earning $93,000 in career prize money heading into the following week.
That next event changed everything. At the 2026 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, Koivun opened with a 64 and then produced one of the most electrifying rounds of the PGA Tour season — a 10-under 61 in the third round that included two eagles and set a tournament back-nine record with a 28.
He entered the final round with a three-shot lead over World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, then closed with a bogey-free 66 to win by three strokes at 25-under 259, setting a new tournament record.
The victory made Koivun the fourth rookie to win on the PGA Tour in 2026, and the result arrived in only his third professional start — a faster pace than Ludvig Åberg (16 starts), Jon Rahm (17), Rory McIlroy (18), Tiger Woods (19), and Xander Schauffele (23).
With the win, Koivun earned a PGA Tour exemption through 2028, an invitation to the 2027 Masters, and immediate consideration for a spot on Brandt Snedeker’s U.S. Presidents Cup team for the September event at Medinah.
He vaulted to approximately 75th in the Official World Golf Ranking and 70th in the FedEx Cup standings, instantly qualifying him for the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Caddie
Jackson Koivun’s caddie is David Flynn. Flynn, who played collegiate golf at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and began caddying professionally in 2014, joined Koivun’s bag during the latter stages of his amateur career in mid-2026.
Their partnership was already in place when Koivun finished as co-low amateur at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
Flynn previously caddied for PGA Tour players including Trey Mullinax, Troy Merritt, and Kevin Tway before landing the bag of golf’s hottest young star.
Their victory together at the 2026 3M Open came just weeks into their professional partnership — a remarkable start for both men.
Jackson Koivun’s Net Worth
As of 2026, Jackson Koivun’s has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million.
He built this figure through a combination of a record-setting NIL valuation during his amateur years, early PGA Tour prize money, and a growing portfolio of commercial partnerships with some of the sport’s most prominent brands.
Career Prize Money
Across his first 13 PGA Tour starts — including appearances as an amateur — Koivun has accumulated $1,677,000 in total career prize money, with all of it arriving within a single calendar year.
The story of that earning power is essentially the story of one week in Minnesota. Heading into the 2026 3M Open, Koivun’s career earnings on the PGA Tour stood at just $93,000 — the result of a tied-tenth finish at the ISCO Championship in Louisville, his second professional start.
His debut at the John Deere Classic the week prior ended in a missed cut, yielding no prize money.
That changed dramatically at TPC Twin Cities. Koivun won the 3M Open in just his third professional start, claiming the $1,584,000 first-place prize from a total purse of $8.8 million — a figure that multiplied his career earnings 17-fold in a single week.
Along with the winner’s check, Koivun collected 500 FedEx Cup points and earned exemptions into the 2027 editions of the Masters, THE PLAYERS Championship, and the PGA Championship, plus a PGA Tour card through 2028.
Career Earnings By Year
| Season | Events Played | Wins | Prize Money Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 (Memorial – as amateur) | 0 | $0 (amateur) |
| 2025 | Several (as amateur via sponsor exemptions) | 0 | $0 (amateur) |
| 2026 (amateur) | U.S. Open | 0 | $0 (amateur) |
| 2026 (professional) | John Deere Classic | 0 | $0 (missed cut) |
| 2026 (professional) | ISCO Championship | 0 (T10) | $93,000 |
| 2026 (professional) | 3M Open | 1 | $1,584,000 |
| 2026 Total (pro starts) | 3 | 1 | $1,677,000 |
Career Statistics
| Year | Events Played | Titles Won | Cuts Made | Notable Finishes | FedEx Cup Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (pro) | 3 | 1 (3M Open) | 2 | T10 (ISCO), Win (3M Open) | 70th |
FAQs
What is Jackson Koivun’s net worth?
Jackson Koivun’s estimated net worth is approximately $3 million. This figure includes his PGA Tour prize money, a pre-professional NIL valuation exceeding $2.5 million, and income from endorsement deals with Titleist, Malbon, Delta, and other brands.
How much prize money has Jackson Koivun earned on the PGA Tour?
Koivun has earned $1,677,000 in PGA Tour prize money through his first professional starts in 2026. The vast majority came from his $1,584,000 winner’s check at the 3M Open, where he defeated World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three strokes.
What equipment does Jackson Koivun use?
Koivun is a full Titleist ambassador. He plays the Titleist GT2 driver and uses Titleist irons, wedges, and Pro V1 golf balls. He wears Malbon apparel and is expected to wear FootJoy footwear, consistent with his overall Titleist partnership.
Has Jackson Koivun won a Major championship?
However, his 3M Open victory has earned him an exemption into the 2027 Masters and 2027 PGA Championship, giving him his first major championship invitations as a professional golfer.
What is Jackson Koivun’s world ranking?
Following his 3M Open victory in July 2026, Koivun jumped to approximately 75th in the Official World Golf Ranking, earning 42 OWGR points for the win. His ranking continues to climb as he competes in further PGA Tour events in the 2026 season.
