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Jackson Koivun delivered another signature finish at The Ford Collegiate, earning his 10th career title
Jackson Koivun added another headline to his growing college golf legacy this week, closing in spectacular fashion to capture medalist honors at The Ford Collegiate and help Auburn continue its strong push toward the postseason.
The Auburn junior caught fire over the back nine in the final round, pouring in six birdies over his last nine holes to erase the gap and force a playoff with Texas standout Christiaan Maas. Koivun kept the pressure on in extra holes, winning the tournament with a birdie on the first playoff hole and securing the 10th victory of his collegiate career.
That number carries real weight. Reaching double-digit wins in college golf puts Koivun in rare company, reinforcing what has already become one of the most impressive résumés in the game. His latest title also continued a blistering run of form this spring, as he has now won five times in seven starts since the calendar turned to January.
Koivun finished the week at 13-under-par, combining aggressive scoring with steady control. He made 17 birdies across the tournament while limiting damage to just four bogeys, a formula that once again proved too much for the field to handle when the pressure rose late.
Auburn nearly turned Koivun’s individual title into a team victory as well. The top-ranked Tigers posted 32-under-par for the event, good for second place behind Texas, which won the tournament at 43-under. Even without the team trophy, Auburn left with plenty to like after placing five players inside the top 15 and stacking more quality results against elite competition.
Cayden Pope delivered another strong showing, tying for sixth at 8-under after rounds of 65, 66, and 71. Billy Davis posted his best finish of the spring at 5-under, while Josiah Gilbert and Logan Reilly each ended the week at 4-under to share 15th place. Jake Albert rounded out the lineup for Auburn and finished tied for 36th.
The bigger takeaway for Auburn is the shape of the lineup entering championship season. Depth has become one of the Tigers’ greatest strengths, and this performance only added to the evidence. With multiple players capable of posting low numbers and Koivun continuing to deliver at the top, Auburn looks every bit like a team built for a deep postseason run.
Auburn now turns its attention to the SEC Championship, set for April 22-26 at Seaside Golf Club on St. Simons Island, Georgia. The regular season has already shown the Tigers can beat just about anyone in the country. The next challenge is turning that consistency into championship hardware.
And with Koivun playing some of the best golf in the nation, Auburn will head to Sea Island believing its best may still be ahead.
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapel Hill, NC | 600 | 68-65-64=197 | |
| 2 | , South Africa | 400 | 69-64-64=197 | |
| T3 | Boca Raton, FL | 300 | 63-71-65=199 | |
| T3 | Plano, TX | 300 | 64-67-68=199 | |
| 5 | Encinitas, CA | 300 | 65-69-67=201 |

54 hole men's college tournament hosted by Georgia Southern University. Team (best four scores of five players each round) and individual competitions.

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