Jackson Koivun ends Tiger Woods’ long-standing mark after 30 years
Surpassing a Tiger Woods record is no small feat, and Jackson Koivun has just done it.
Woods did not just dominate golf in the late ’90s; he changed the way people saw the sport. So when someone starts drawing parallels to Tiger at any stage of their career, it is worth paying attention.
The 20-year-old Koivun has already made a name for himself with several strong showings on the PGA Tour, backing up every bit of that growing reputation.
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It looks like we are only scratching the surface of what Koivun can do. There is every chance he will be a fixture near the top of leaderboards for years to come.
The buzz around him is not just coming from fans or media – plenty of established players have taken notice too, impressed by both his skill and maturity.
Koivun clearly has what it takes to not only compete but also contend for titles right now. But he is not in any hurry. He understands that there is no need to rush things.
He plans to stay at Auburn University to complete his junior year before turning fully professional. It is a move that speaks volumes about his patience and long-term approach.
Jackson Koivun breaks a 30-year-old Tiger Woods record
Koivun secured his PGA Tour card for the 2026 season through the PGA TOUR University Accelerated programme, a path not many have taken at his age.
Turning down an immediate shot at the tour speaks volumes about his self-belief, even if it raised a few eyebrows.
But recent events show there is substance behind that confidence.
At the Amer Ari Invitational in Hawaii, Koivun delivered back-to-back rounds of 62, giving him a two-shot lead at 20-under-par heading into the final round at Mauna Lani Resort.
This feat set a new college record for the lowest 36-hole score relative to par, overtaking Tiger Woods’ mark set three decades ago when he shot rounds of 65 and 61 at the Pac-10 Championship.
The fact that record lasted so long underlines just how impressive Koivun’s play has been this week.
Jackson Koivun is looking like a future star
It is easy to see why so many people are excited about the young golfer from San Jose, California. He appears to have the right mindset to go along with his skills, which can only help him as he moves forward.
Koivun has already shown consistency by making seven out of nine cuts on the PGA Tour, along with two top-5 finishes and four top-25s.
And while matching Woods’ achievements in professional golf would be a massive challenge for anyone, Koivun has already shown enough talent and potential to believe he could have a long and successful career on the PGA Tour.
He certainly seems to understand that it is important not to rush things. With his steady approach and growing experience, there is every reason to think he will find success down the line.
