Jackson Koivun leads 3M Open after record-setting back nine
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Jackson Koivun holds a three-shot lead at the 2026 3M Open after an impressive third round at TPC Twin Cities. The rookie shot an 8-under 28 on the back nine, setting a tournament record fueled by two eagles and four birdies, finishing the day at 10-under 61 and a total of 20 under par. Koivun, who began the round four strokes behind Michael Kim, made a critical mental adjustment to overcome early nerves. He is competing in just his third PGA Tour event after a mixed start to his professional career and previously winning prestigious awards in college golf.
- •Koivun's 8-under 28 on the back nine sets a new tournament record.
- •He started the round four strokes behind Michael Kim and is now at 20 under.
- •Koivun has performed inconsistently in earlier PGA events this month.
- •The final round is scheduled for July 26, with live coverage on CBS.
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — 21-Year Old Jackson Koivun Is The 54 Hole Leader At The 3M Open
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — It's 3s all around: Jackson Koivun heads into 3M Open Sunday with 3-shot lead in only his third pro start
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun fires 28 on back nine Saturday, takes three-shot lead at 2026 3M Open
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Jackson Koivun? Meet the 21-year-old golf phenom leading the 3M Open
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Rookie Jackson Koivun hits 2 eagles in record finish, leads at 3M Open
"Jackson Koivun nearly had as many eagles as pars on the back nine at Round 3 of the 2026 3M Open. The 21-year-old leads entering the final round.
"Jackson Koivun arrived on the PGA Tour earlier this month with as much hype as any young player in recent memory. On Saturday, he showed why.
"After a tournament record back nine of 28, young superstar Jackson Koivun takes a three shot lead into the final round of the 3M Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:27 PM21-Year Old Jackson Koivun Is The 54 Hole Leader At The 3M Open
After a tournament record back nine of 28, young superstar Jackson Koivun takes a three shot lead into the final round of the 3M Open.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:26 PMIt's 3s all around: Jackson Koivun heads into 3M Open Sunday with 3-shot lead in only his third pro start
Jackson Koivun made two eagles to shoot 61 on Saturday and takes a three-shot lead into the final round of the 3M Open
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:04 PMJackson Koivun fires 28 on back nine Saturday, takes three-shot lead at 2026 3M Open
Jackson Koivun arrived on the PGA Tour earlier this month with as much hype as any young player in recent memory. On Saturday, he showed why.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:04 PMWho is Jackson Koivun? Meet the 21-year-old golf phenom leading the 3M Open
The surprise leader at the end of Saturday at the 3M Open.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 9:53 PMRookie Jackson Koivun hits 2 eagles in record finish, leads at 3M Open
Jackson Koivun nearly had as many eagles as pars on the back nine at Round 3 of the 2026 3M Open. The 21-year-old leads entering the final round.
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