Jackson Koivun wins 3M Open, drawing comparisons to Matt Wolff
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Jackson Koivun triumphed at the 3M Open on Sunday, securing victory in his third PGA Tour start. He finished three strokes ahead of Scottie Scheffler at TPC Twin Cities. Koivun, just 21 years old, is already being recognized as a rising star in professional golf and is a potential candidate for the upcoming US Presidents Cup. However, his rapid success also raises cautionary parallels to Matt Wolff, who faced a significant decline after an early career win at the same tournament in 2019. Wolff's ongoing struggles highlight the unpredictability of maintaining success in professional golf.
- •Koivun finished ahead of Scheffler at the 3M Open.
- •He wins in only his third PGA Tour start.
- •Koivun is being considered for the US Presidents Cup.
- •Matt Wolff's career decline serves as a cautionary tale.
- •Wolff won the 3M Open in 2019 but has struggled since.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — How Jackson Koivun left his playing partner shocked at the 3M Open on his way to victory
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why Jackson Koivun needs to be very wary of what has happened to Matt Wolff
- 4:00 PMHITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music — Why Jackson Koivun needs to be very wary of what has happened to Matt Wolff - hitc.com
"Johnson Wagner has suggested that he was surprised to see just how far Jackson Koivun hits the golf ball after following him at the 3M Open this past week, while his playing partner was also left stunned by the drive he hit on the 16th hole during the third round at TPC Twin Cities. Koivun is the talk of the town after securing his maiden victory on the PGA Tour.
"Jackson Koivun announced himself as professional golf’s newest superstar after winning the 3M Open on Sunday. Koivun performed remarkably well during the final round at TPC Twin Cities on Sunday, with Scottie Scheffler breathing down his neck.
"Matt Wolff's career should serve as a real warning for Jackson Koivun after he secured his first PGA Tour win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 10:30 AMHow Jackson Koivun left his playing partner shocked at the 3M Open on his way to victory
Johnson Wagner has suggested that he was surprised to see just how far Jackson Koivun hits the golf ball after following him at the 3M Open this past week, while his playing partner was also left stunned by the drive he hit on the 16th hole during the third round at TPC Twin Cities. Koivun is the talk of the town after securing his maiden victory on the PGA Tour.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:30 PMWhy Jackson Koivun needs to be very wary of what has happened to Matt Wolff
Jackson Koivun announced himself as professional golf’s newest superstar after winning the 3M Open on Sunday. Koivun performed remarkably well during the final round at TPC Twin Cities on Sunday, with Scottie Scheffler breathing down his neck.
- HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, MusicJul 28, 2026, 4:00 PMWhy Jackson Koivun needs to be very wary of what has happened to Matt Wolff - hitc.com
Matt Wolff's career should serve as a real warning for Jackson Koivun after he secured his first PGA Tour win.
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