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TGL just signed golf’s hottest young star. Here’s why that matters

Jackson Koivun to Motor City Golf Club might not have been on your offseason radar, but it's a significant move for TGL. Here's why.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:38 PM
TGL just signed golf’s hottest young star. Here’s why that matters
Key Things to Know
  • Jackson Koivun has signed to play for TGL expansion franchise Motor City Golf Club.
  • The signing represents a major validation for TGL heading into its pivotal third season.
  • Koivun recently won the 3M Open and finished undefeated at the Presidents Cup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Young golf standout Jackson Koivun has officially signed with Motor City Golf Club, an expansion franchise representing Detroit in TGL. The former top-ranked amateur and Auburn product enters the indoor league following a rapid professional rise, which included a win over Scottie Scheffler at the 3M Open in just his third professional start and an undefeated week representing the United States at the Presidents Cup.

Golf.com argues that signing Koivun is a major milestone for TGL as it heads into its crucial third season. Alongside a renewed media rights agreement with ESPN and the signing of five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, Koivun's commitment indicates that the indoor league is effectively attracting the sport's next generation of stars to the SoFi Center.

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