Nick Clinard on Jackson Koivun: ”He’s the Next Great American Player” | Auburn Undercover

Fresh off Jackson Koivun's victory at the 3M Open, Auburn men's golf coach Nick Clinard joins Auburn Undercover to discuss the journey from recruiting Koivun out of California to watching him become one of the brightest young stars in professional golf. Coach Clinard shares never-before-heard stories about recruiting Jackson, his development at Auburn, the decision to return for another collegiate season, earning PGA Tour status through PGA Tour University Accelerated, and why he believes Koivun has the talent to become "the next great American player." Topics include: • Jackson Koivun's 3M Open victory • Recruiting Jackson to Auburn • Becoming National Player of the Year • PGA Tour University Accelerated • Why Koivun returned to Auburn • Holding off Scottie Scheffler • Areas of his game still improving • Auburn Golf recruiting • The future of Auburn Golf Subscribe for exclusive Auburn athletics coverage, interviews, recruiting, football, basketball, baseball, golf and more. Visit the new Auburn Undercover: https://auburnundercover.com Auburn Undercover is an independent Auburn sports media company covering Auburn athletics, recruiting and insider news. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Recruiting Jackson Koivun 5:12 Freshman Year Explosion 8:55 Choosing to Return to Auburn 13:35 Winning the 3M Open 18:05 What Makes Jackson Different 22:08 Areas He Can Still Improve 25:40 The Future of Jackson Koivun 29:10 Auburn Golf Recruiting Update #AuburnGolf #JacksonKoivun #PGATour #AuburnTigers #WarEagle #CollegeGolf #Golf #AuburnUndercover #NickClinard #3mopen