Koivun becomes two-time Jack Nicklaus Award winner

June 07, 2026 by Tucker Cleverdon DUBLIN, Ohio – Auburn All-American Jackson Koivun swept the national player of the year awards for the second time in his career Sunday, when he was announced as the recipient of the 2026 Jack Nicklaus Award presented by Workday. He becomes the award’s third two-time Division I winner, following Phil Mickelson (1990-92) and Bryce Molder (1998, 2001). Koivun is also the first player in collegiate golf history to win all three player of the year awards (Haskins, Hogan, Nicklaus) more than once. The Nicklaus Award is named for the Big Ten and NCAA Champion...