Jackson Koivun leads 3M Open by three shots heading into final round

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:11 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Summary

At the 3M Open in Blaine, Jackson Koivun holds a commanding three-shot lead heading into the final round. Following a remarkable 10-under round of 61 on Saturday, Koivun has positioned himself as a potential rising star on the PGA Tour. The 21-year-old, a two-time winner of the Jack Nicklaus Award, is looking to secure his first professional victory against stiff competition, including Emiliano Grillo. As he prepares for Sunday, Koivun aims to maintain his lead on the challenging TPC Twin Cities course, which has historically posed risks for final-round leaders.

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  • Koivun fired a 10-under 61 to take the lead after Round 3.
  • He was the former No. 1 amateur and a two-time collegiate award winner.
  • The final round is set to take place on a difficult TPC Twin Cities course.
  • Emiliano Grillo is in direct pursuit, trailing Koivun by three shots.
  • History shows final-round leads at this event can be precarious.
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A dream Sunday is on deck at the 3M Open. The name at the top of the leaderboard after Round 3 — Jackson Koivun, who holds a three-shot lead after firing a 10-under round of 61 on Saturday in Blaine — may not be familiar to many, but he’s the one folks have been waiting for in the golf world. Koivun is the next superstar on deck. The former No. 1 amateur in the world is a two-time winner of ...

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