Jackson Koivun is in a featured group at the John Deere Classic, paired with Jordan Spieth and Ben Griffin for the first round. His tee time is 7:35 a.m. CT on Thursday , and that same pairing is being highlighted for Thursday and Friday coverage.

Quick scoop

  • Group: Jordan Spieth, Ben Griffin, Jackson Koivun.
  • Tee time: 7:35 a.m. CT on Thursday.
  • Event: John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run.

Why it matters

Koivun’s pro debut is getting extra attention because he is already drawing featured-group coverage and strong interest heading into the event.