Two-Time NCAA Team Champion & PGA Tour Winner Joins Brooks Koepka on Motor City Golf Club Roster Following Unbeaten Presidents Cup Debut
DETROIT AND PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Motor City Golf Club and TGL presented by SoFi, the primetime team golf league in partnership with the PGA Tour, today announced the addition of Jackson Koivun to the expansion team’s inaugural roster for the upcoming 2027 season. Koivun joins five-time major champion Brooks Koepka as Motor City Golf Club prepares to represent Detroit in its first TGL season.
Koivun, 21, joins Motor City Golf Club fresh off an unbeaten Presidents Cup debut, helping the U.S. team earn a 17-13 victory at Medinah Country Club. He finished 2-0-1, including a come-from-behind 2-up singles victory over Si Woo Kim as the U.S. team overcame a three-point deficit on the final day.
Koivun’s Presidents Cup performance builds on a rapid rise through the amateur and professional ranks. He earned his first PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open in Minnesota in July, winning in his third professional start. At Auburn, he became the first player to twice sweep the Fred Haskins, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus awards as the nation’s top collegiate golfer.
Koivun also brings an extensive record of success in team golf. He helped Auburn win NCAA Division I team championships in 2024 and 2026 and has represented the United States in the Junior Presidents Cup, Arnold Palmer Cup, Walker Cup and Presidents Cup.
“Jackson showed at the Presidents Cup that he is built for the big moments. What an unbelievable performance,” said Michael Hamp, team governor of Motor City Golf Club. “His competitive spirit, grit and the energy he brings to a team are exactly what we envision for Motor City Golf Club. With Jackson and Brooks, we have an amazing foundation for what we are trying to build.”
“Some of my best experiences have come while playing team golf, from winning national championships at Auburn to representing the U.S. at the Presidents Cup,” Koivun said. “Having teammates alongside you and feeling that energy from the fans makes those moments even better. I am a huge fan of TGL and love how it brings new fans and an arena experience to golf. I’ve been to SoFi Center, and it’s unlike anything I’ve experienced in the game. I’m excited to join Brooks, compete in a new environment and help build a team Detroit can passionately support.”
“Jackson’s rise from national championships in college to winning on the PGA Tour and then contributing to a U.S. Presidents Cup victory has been exciting to watch,” said Rufus Hack, president, golf, TMRW Sports. “TGL has proven it can showcase the next generation of stars through the unique combination of high-velocity and ultra-competitive team golf. We’re looking forward to seeing Jackson bring his incredible talent and enthusiasm for team golf to Motor City Golf Club alongside Brooks Koepka.”
About Motor City Golf Club:
Motor City Golf Club was announced in May 2025 as TGL’s seventh team and first expansion club. Representing Detroit, the club will begin TGL competition in the 2027 season. The same ownership group also owns Motor City Golf Club in WTGL, the new women’s team golf league in partnership with the LPGA. WTGL debuts Nov. 8, with Motor City Golf Club’s first match scheduled for Nov. 10 against Los Angeles Golf Club.
For more information, the latest news and details on becoming a member, visit motorcitygolfclub.com. Follow the club on Instagram at @motorcitygc.
About TGL presented by SoFi:
Created by TMRW Sports, in partnership with the PGA Tour, TGL presented by SoFi features teams of top PGA Tour players, including TMRW Sports co-founders Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, competing in a season-long, fast-paced team golf competition in primetime. TGL’s home is the award-winning SoFi Center, a custom-built venue on the campus of Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. TGL has been recognized with several awards, including the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference’s Alpha Award for Best Sports Innovation and the Sports Business Journal Sports Business Awards: Tech – Best Technology Collaboration.
TGL’s teams include reigning champion Los Angeles Golf Club, Atlanta Drive GC, Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links Golf Club, New York Golf Club, The Bay Golf Club and Motor City Golf Club, which will make its TGL debut this season. Launching Sunday, Nov. 8, WTGL will feature five teams of the world’s best women golfers in partnership with the LPGA. To learn more about TGL, its teams, rosters, competitive format, schedule and technology, visit TGLGolf.com.
TGL presented by SoFi Media Hub:
The TGL Media Hub offers media members a wide selection of downloadable assets, including player and team images, league and team logos, explainer content, match highlights, hole overviews, statistics and more. Media can register for access at TGLMediaHub.com.
TGL presented by SoFi Media Contacts:
Chris Reimer – TGL Communications Chris.Reimer@TMRWSportsGroup.com
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Motor City Golf Club
Brian Lenz – Head of Marketing & Media brian@motorcitygolfclub.com
Heather Zachary, MCGC Comms & PR – Middle West Partners hz@middlewestpartners.com
