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Jackson Koivun claims first PGA Tour title at 3M Open

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Jackson Koivun claims first PGA Tour title at 3M Open
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Jackson Koivun secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, finishing the tournament with a bogey-free final round of five-under 66. In just his third professional start, Koivun held off World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, winning by three shots and setting a tournament record with a 25-under 259 total. Koivun's performance, characterized by hitting 13 of 14 fairways and 15 greens in regulation, marks a significant milestone in his young career. He moves up to 70th in the FedEx Cup standings and claims a two-year exemption along with a prize of $1.584 million.

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  • •Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open on July 27, 2026.
  • •He shot a bogey-free round of five-under 66.
  • •Koivun finished with a tournament record of 25-under 259.
  • •He defeated Scottie Scheffler by three shots.
  • •Koivun earns a two-year exemption and $1.584 million.
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  • 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Rising star Jackson Koivun holds off Scottie Scheffler for breakthrough PGA Tour victory
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  • 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Hello, world! With Scottie Scheffler in hot pursuit, Jackson Koivun calmly wins his first tour title in only his third pro start
  • 10:05 PMYahoo Entertainment — 21-year-old Jackson Koivun fends off Scottie Scheffler to earn first career PGA Tour win at 3M Open - Yahoo Sports
What they're saying
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Jackson Koivun’s rise to professional golf has been nothing short of remarkable, and on Sunday, the 21-year-old delivered the biggest moment of his young career. In just his third start as a PGA Tour professional, Koivun captured the 2026 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, finishing at a tournament-record 25-under-par to defeat world No. 1 […] The post Jackson Koivun Makes History at 3M Open After Win Over Scottie Scheffler appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jackson Koivun looked poised beyond his years at the 3M Open. He led by three shots going into Sunday, but was hunted down by world number one and four-time major winner Scottie Scheffler on the final day.

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A month ago Jackson Koivun was the World No. 1 amateur. On Sunday at the 3M Open, he went bogey-free and held off World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler to collect his first PGA Tour trophy

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