Presidents Cup Rookie Jackson Koivun Joins TGL's Motor City GC

Jackson Koivun has signed with Motor City Golf Club, the TGL franchise representing Detroit, ahead of the tech-infused team league's 2027 season.

Who is Jackson Koivun?

Koivun arrived as a professional with one of the more decorated amateur resumes in recent memory, having finished his Auburn career as the world's top-ranked amateur. He won in just his third start as a pro at the 3M Open, outlasting Scottie Scheffler. That performance helped earn him a spot on the U.S. Presidents Cup team, where he went unbeaten over the week, including a win over the International Team's top-ranked player, Si Woo Kim, in his singles match.

What does the signing mean for Motor City GC?

Motor City GC added Koivun alongside five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, who has become the Detroit franchise's cornerstone player. Many of the Tour's established stars live and train in the West Palm Beach, Florida, area near TGL's SoFi Center, but Koivun joins a smaller group of younger pros — including Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup — based in the same region.

TGL's bet on Jackson Koivun signals the league wants tomorrow's stars, not just this generation's major champions.

What else is changing at TGL for 2027?

TGL enters its third season after a 2025 debut and a 2026 slate that added new holes and adjusted some gameplay rules. Many of the original player contracts, along with the league's initial television deal, were set to expire after two years. TGL announced last week that ESPN will remain its media partner going forward, and the WTGL, a planned companion league, is working toward a fall launch of its own.