28 - Jackson Koivun & Coach Nick Clinard on Auburn Golf, Culture and Process

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Andrew speaks with Auburn head coach Nick Clinard and star sophomore Jackson Koivun. The conversation dives deep into Auburn’s historic 2023-24 season, where the Tigers won 10 tournaments, including the SEC Championship and the program’s first-ever national title. The discussion covers Koivun’s historic season, where he swept the player of the year award as a freshman. He reflects on how he handled the pressures of transitioning from junior golf to college golf and shares insights on staying focused and consistent through routines and mental preparation. Coach Clinard offers his perspective on building team culture, emphasizing the importance of moving forward and not defending last year's championship. He also discusses the changing recruiting landscape in college golf In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew & Jim go deeper into the changes in the college golf recruiting landscape and how it can influence decisions on what schools to look at and what tournaments to play in. The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code ‘DRIVEN’ to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention ‘Driven Golf’ when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order of one of their golf bags. ⁠⁠@flagbaggolf⁠⁠ on Instagram FlagBag Golf: ⁠⁠https://flagbaggolfco.com/⁠⁠ StrackaLine: ⁠⁠https://www.strackaline.com⁠⁠ Resources: Engage with hosts and followers on the ⁠Driven Golf Podcast Group⁠ on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: ⁠⁠Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel⁠⁠ and subscribe! Shameless Plug: "Franklin: The Musical" on Spotify Guests: Nick Clinard, Auburn Golf Coach (⁠@aucoachclinard); Jackson Koivun (⁠@jackson_koivun) Host: Andrew Lewis (⁠@andrewlewisgolf) Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay) Music by: DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)