Jackson Koivun is accustomed to being on the winning side of things, whether in individual or team matches. The Auburn junior golfer has won almost every award possible in college golf while also earning his PGA Tour card through the accelerated program.
Now, he gets to tee it up for the USA as they take on the best from Great Britain and Ireland at Cypress Point at Pebble Beach, California, on Sept. 6-7 in the 50th edition of the Walker Cup.
"It is a great honor to be selected as a part of the Walker Cup," Koivun said. "Playing for my country on a team of the best amateurs in the world is something I've made a goal of and looked forward to for the past few years. I'm humbled and beyond excited to get out to Cypress Point and represent Auburn and the United States of America."
One of the most prestigious amateur events in golf, the USA leads the series 39-9-1, winning the last four.
Koivun isn't the first person to represent Auburn golf at the event. Lee Williams played for Team USA in 2003 and 2025, while Blayne Barber represented the red, white and blue in 2011. Auburn associate head coach Chris Williams was also a member of the 2011 USA team.
Per Auburn's press release:
The format of the tournament consists of four matches of foursomes played each day, plus eight singles matches on Saturday afternoon and 10 singles matches on Sunday afternoon. Since the U.S. is the reigning champion, it can retain the Cup by earning 13 points. Team Great Britain and Ireland needs 13.5 points to win the Cup.