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Former Auburn golfer Jackson Koivun's post-college career has gotten off to a hot start as he advances to the third round of the US Open.
Koivun did enough to qualify for the US Open third round by finishing the first two rounds tied for 46th place after posting +3, finishing higher than several notable names, including Bryson DeChambeau and Rickie Fowler (+5), and Brooks Koepka (+10).
He finished three over par on Thursday with three bogeys, one double, and three birdies, which came on holes 3, 5, and 15. He improved his score on Friday by shooting one over par, with several highlights including three birdies on holes 5, 6, and 11, and a bogey on hole 17.
For Koivun, it marks his first major cut in his young career. This weekend's event at Shinnecock Hills Country Club is his final amateur appearance before officially turning pro. He announced his plans to forgo his senior season following Auburn's National Championship win earlier this month, the second of his college career. Koivun also concluded his collegiate career by sweeping the National Player of the Year awards for the second time.
Koivun will compete alongside fellow amateur Miles Russell in Saturday's action. The duo will work to make the cut for Sunday's final.
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Koivun did enough to qualify for the US Open third round by finishing the first two rounds tied for 46th place after posting +3, finishing higher than several notable names, including Bryson DeChambeau and Rickie Fowler (+5), and Brooks Koepka (+10).
He finished three over par on Thursday with three bogeys, one double, and three birdies, which came on holes 3, 5, and 15. He improved his score on Friday by shooting one over par, with several highlights including three birdies on holes 5, 6, and 11, and a bogey on hole 17.
For Koivun, it marks his first major cut in his young career. This weekend's event at Shinnecock Hills Country Club is his final amateur appearance before officially turning pro. He announced his plans to forgo his senior season following Auburn's National Championship win earlier this month, the second of his college career. Koivun also concluded his collegiate career by sweeping the National Player of the Year awards for the second time.
Koivun will compete alongside fellow amateur Miles Russell in Saturday's action. The duo will work to make the cut for Sunday's final.
Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: US Open: Jackson Koivun advances to round three
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