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College Phenom Turned Pro Prodigy Earns His Spot On The Presidents Cup Team

Jackson Koivun was selected to Team USA by Brandt Snedeker, and The Dan Evans Show breaks it all down.
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Jackson Koivun will be one of three U.S. rookies at Medinah and the second-youngest American ever selected to a Presidents Cup team.
Jackson Koivun will be one of three U.S. rookies at Medinah and the second-youngest American ever selected to a Presidents Cup team. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

WATCH: The Dan Evans Show discusses Jackson Koivun's selection to the U.S. Presidents Cup team

Jackson Koivun’s rise through professional golf has happened fast.

A few months ago, he was still playing college golf at Auburn. Now, at just 21 years old, he is heading to Medinah as a member of the U.S. Presidents Cup team after being selected as one of Brandt Snedeker’s six captain’s picks.

And it is hard to say he has not earned it.

Koivun won the 3M Open in just his third start as a professional, beating Scottie Scheffler by three shots and setting the tournament scoring record at 25-under par.

From there, he kept proving he belonged. Koivun became the first PGA Tour University No. 1 or Accelerated graduate to reach the FedEx Cup Playoffs in the same season he accepted Tour membership.

The only real question was whether Snedeker would trust someone this young on a stage this big.

He did.

Snedeker said he had a “gut feeling” about Koivun and made it clear he was not picking him just because of his potential. He believes Koivun is already one of the 12 best available American players.

Koivun will be one of three U.S. rookies at Medinah and the second-youngest American ever selected to a Presidents Cup team, behind only Jordan Spieth in 2013.

College golf a few months ago. A PGA Tour win this summer. Team USA in September.

Koivun’s professional career has barely started, and he is already getting one of the biggest opportunities in golf.

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DAN EVANS

Dan Evans, a powerhouse golf content creator on Instagram and TikTok, boasts a rich and diverse background that fuels his current success. Known for his inspiring weight loss journey on The Biggest Loser, successful career as a top ten recording artist, national spokesperson and event host for the Biggest Loser RunWalk 5k and half marathon race series, and his love for cooking, which led him to earn a culinary degree and create and host his own cooking show, Dan has rapidly emerged as a beloved figure in the golf community. Harnessing his diverse background and experiences, he has channeled his passion for golf into compelling content that reaches millions. With over 100 million views, his unique and engaging personality, coupled with his exceptional storytelling style, resonates with golf fans worldwide. As Dan continues to captivate and connect with a growing audience on a weekly basis, he solidifies his place as an influential figure within the golf community and beyond, proving that his love for the sport knows no bounds.

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