Jackson Koivun wins 3M Open in 13th PGA Tour start, analysts divided
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Jackson Koivun secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open on July 27, 2026, triumphing in just his 13th start. The 21-year-old Auburn graduate displayed remarkable composure, finishing three shots ahead of world number one Scottie Scheffler. Following this win, Koivun is now a contender for the PGA Tour playoffs and the US Presidents Cup team. Analysts Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner are split on Koivun's chances for the Presidents Cup, with debate reflecting differing opinions on his performance and potential within the tour.
- •Koivun wins the 3M Open on July 27, 2026.
- •He finishes three shots ahead of Scottie Scheffler.
- •This marks Koivun's first PGA Tour win in 13 starts.
- •Analysts Hoggard and Lavner disagree on his Presidents Cup prospects.
- •Koivun's performance creates discussion about potential playoff eligibility.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner completely disagree over Jackson Koivun after his first PGA Tour win
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jack Nicklaus hails Jackson Koivun after his first PGA Tour win and outlines what surprised even him
"Jack Nicklaus has lauded Jackson Koivun after his victory at the 3M Open on Sunday, and shared that the 21-year-old surprised him with how quickly he won on the PGA Tour. Anyone who has followed the PGA Tour over the last couple of years will have known that Koivun is one name to keep a keen eye on.
"Jackson Koivun won on the PGA Tour in what was only his 13th start on Sunday at the 3M Open. Koivun is quite clearly a superstar in the making, and the sky is the limit for the 21-year-old.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:30 PMRex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner completely disagree over Jackson Koivun after his first PGA Tour win
Jackson Koivun won on the PGA Tour in what was only his 13th start on Sunday at the 3M Open. Koivun is quite clearly a superstar in the making, and the sky is the limit for the 21-year-old.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:30 AMJack Nicklaus hails Jackson Koivun after his first PGA Tour win and outlines what surprised even him
Jack Nicklaus has lauded Jackson Koivun after his victory at the 3M Open on Sunday, and shared that the 21-year-old surprised him with how quickly he won on the PGA Tour. Anyone who has followed the PGA Tour over the last couple of years will have known that Koivun is one name to keep a keen eye on.
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