Auburn Men's Golf Dominates Amer Ari Invitational

Tigers set NCAA records in record-breaking tournament win in Hawaii

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Auburn men's golf team made history at the Amer Ari Invitational in Hawaii, shooting a record-breaking 77-under par to win the tournament by 13 strokes over second-place Texas. The Tigers set the NCAA record for the lowest team score in a tournament, led by junior Jackson Koivun's individual title and NCAA scoring records.

Why it matters

This dominant performance by the Auburn men's golf team to start the spring season establishes them as a top contender for the NCAA championship this year. The record-breaking scores and individual accomplishments by Koivun also cement Auburn's status as one of the elite golf programs in the country.

The details

Auburn entered the final day of the tournament with a three-stroke lead over Stanford, then pulled away with a blistering 30-under round on Saturday to finish 13 shots ahead of Texas. The Tigers set the NCAA record for the lowest team score in a tournament at 77-under par, tying a previous record. Koivun, a junior, set NCAA records for the lowest 36-hole score (124) and finished the tournament at 25-under par, breaking the Auburn tournament scoring record by seven strokes.

  • Auburn set the program record for the lowest single-round score at 32-under par on the first day of the tournament.
  • Koivun broke the NCAA record for the lowest 36-hole score with rounds of 62-62 on the first two days.
  • Auburn finished the tournament at 77-under par, tying the NCAA record for the lowest team score in a tournament.

The players

Jackson Koivun

A junior on the Auburn men's golf team, Koivun is considered one of the top collegiate golfers in the country. He won his sixth career individual tournament title at the Amer Ari Invitational.

Nick Clinard

The head coach of the Auburn men's golf team, Clinard has led the Tigers to consistent success and national prominence during his tenure.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously a fun week. Anytime you get a chance to spend time on the Big Island in Hawaii with the guys it's just a lot of connectivity and team bonding. We had a good time though. We did a lot of golf stuff — played different places throughout the week and then kind of the start of our tournament prep once we got to Mauna Lani.”

— Nick Clinard, Head Coach (Auburn Undercover)

“I went all 54 holes with him and the first round he looked like a robot. I don't think he missed a shot. The second round he missed two greens and he chipped in both times, so it was kind of a video game. (Saturday) he honestly did not have his best stuff physically, he really fought threw it. That showed how good he is just to fight through it mentally and emotionally. To make just one bogey all week, that's phenomenal golf.”

— Nick Clinard, Head Coach (Auburn Undercover)

What’s next

The Tigers will look to carry the momentum from their record-breaking performance in Hawaii to the Gator Invitational in Gainesville, Florida on February 14th.

The takeaway

Auburn's dominant win at the Amer Ari Invitational, led by the individual heroics of Jackson Koivun, establishes the Tigers as a national championship contender this spring. Their ability to overcome adversity and set multiple NCAA records showcases the depth and talent of this Auburn men's golf program.