Jackson Koivun earns his first PGA Tour victory at 3M Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Jackson Koivun secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open on July 26, just three events into his professional career. He finished with a score of 25-under-par, three strokes ahead of Scottie Scheffler at 22-under. Koivun's performance included a record-setting 10-under-par 61 on Saturday and a 72-hole scoring record of 25-under for the event. His success follows a notable college career at Auburn, where he won two national championships and multiple prestigious awards. Koivun previously announced he would forgo his final college season to pursue professional golf.
- •Koivun shot a record 10-under-par 61 on Saturday.
- •His total score broke the event's previous 72-hole record.
- •He leads the tournament by three strokes over Scheffler.
- •Koivun's college accolades include six victories this year.
- •He announced his turn to professional golf last month.
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — The future of golf: Jackson Koivun wins 3M
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — The clubs Jackson Koivun used to collect his first PGA Tour victory at the 2026 3M Open
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Former Auburn golfer Jackson Koivun secures first PGA Tour victory
"In June, Jackson Koivun announced he was going pro. Less than two months later, in his third PGA Tour start, the 21-year-old shot 25 under par to win the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. Koivun became the first player ever to sweep all four major collegiate awards in a single season at Auburn University. In 2025, he reached No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. But he’s no longer an ...
"Just three events into his time as a PGA Tour member, longtime Auburn golf standout Jackson Koivun closed out his first win Sunday at the 3M Open.
"The 21-year-old PGA Tour rookie used elite driving accuracy and aggressive iron play to win his first title in just his third start as a pro.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:37 PMThe future of golf: Jackson Koivun wins 3M
In June, Jackson Koivun announced he was going pro. Less than two months later, in his third PGA Tour start, the 21-year-old shot 25 under par to win the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. Koivun became the first player ever to sweep all four major collegiate awards in a single season at Auburn University. In 2025, he reached No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. But he’s no longer an ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:04 PMThe clubs Jackson Koivun used to collect his first PGA Tour victory at the 2026 3M Open
The 21-year-old PGA Tour rookie used elite driving accuracy and aggressive iron play to win his first title in just his third start as a pro.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:46 PMFormer Auburn golfer Jackson Koivun secures first PGA Tour victory
Just three events into his time as a PGA Tour member, longtime Auburn golf standout Jackson Koivun closed out his first win Sunday at the 3M Open.
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