Jackson Koivun reacts after matching record set by Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour, 'it's pretty cool'
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Key Points:
- Jackson Koivun, at 21 years old, secured the 70th and final spot in the FedExCup Playoffs after finishing T29 at the Wyndham Championship, marking a dream start to his PGA Tour career.
- Koivun matched a record held by Tiger Woods for the fewest starts to make the postseason, achieving this milestone in just his fifth PGA Tour start.
- He became the first PGA Tour University No. 1 or PGA Tour University Accelerated graduate to advance to the Playoffs in the same season he accepted membership.
- Several high-profile players, including Brooks Koepka, Keegan Bradley, Tony Finau, and Billy Horschel, failed to qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs, ending notable streaks such as Jason Day’s 18 consecutive appearances.
- The FedExCup Playoffs will begin with the FedEx St. Jude Championship, followed by the BMW Championship and the TOUR Championship.
