Jackson Koivun wins PGA 3M Open, holds off Scottie Scheffler
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Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Jackson Koivun secured his first PGA Tour title at the 3M Open, finishing 25-under par following a final round 66 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. The 21-year-old rookie withstood a strong challenge from Scottie Scheffler, who shot a bogey-free 63 but finished three strokes behind. Koivun's victory comes shortly after he led Auburn to a national championship and marks a significant milestone just weeks into his professional career. He had a standout performance, making all 51 putts inside five feet throughout the tournament.
- •Koivun finished with a tournament record 25-under par.
- •Scheffler placed second at 22-under par.
- •Koivun's final round included five birdies and no bogeys.
- •This victory follows Koivun's successful NCAA championship win.
- •Koivun's performance highlights his rapid rise in professional golf.
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun wins 3M Open in his third start as PGA Tour pro
- 11:47 PMESPN — Rookie Koivun holds off Scheffler to win 3M Open
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Rookie Koivun holds off Scheffler for maiden PGA win
- 11:13 PMBBC News — 3M Open: Rookie Jackson Koivun holds nerve to beat Scottie Scheffler for first PGA Tour win - BBC
- 11:13 PMBBC Sport — Rookie Koivun holds off Scheffler for maiden PGA win
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Koivun wins 3M Open in 3rd pro start. Herbert takes LIV Golf UK at 30 under
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun wins 3M Open in 3rd pro start, holding off Scottie Scheffler
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler comments on Jackson Koivun after he wins the 3M Open in his 13th PGA Tour start
"US golfer, 21, finished at 25-under par for three-shot win Scheffler closed with 63 to finish second in Minnesota The rookie Jackson Koivun shot a five-under-par 66 to stave off a charging Scottie Scheffler and win on the PGA Tour for the first time at the 3M Open on Sunday at Blaine, Minnesota. Koivun, 21, finished at 25 under for a three-shot victory on Scheffler, who closed with a 63 at TPC Twin Cities. Less than two months ago, Koivun was helping Auburn to its second NCAA championship in a three-year stretch. He demonstrated more poise while playing the final two rounds of his third tournament since turning pro without carding a bogey. Continue reading...
"Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open by three strokes Sunday in only his third start as a professional, holding off Scottie Scheffler with a closing 5-under 66 for a tournament-record 25-under 259 total. Koivun played a safe and steady game on a 97-degree afternoon at the TPC Twin Cities, going bogey-free for the second straight day after a 61 on Saturday gave him a three-shot cushion. The 21-year-old player who led Auburn to the NCAA championship last month confidently fended off the world’s top-ranked player in Scheffler, who surged into contention with a 63 while playing five groups ahead.
"Jackson Koivun, playing only his third PGA Tour event as a professional, held off top-ranked Scottie Scheffler in Sunday's final round to capture the 3M Open in record fashion.American Lee Hodges set the prior 3M Open scoring record at 24-under 260 to win in 2023.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 4:34 AMJackson Koivun wins 3M Open in his third start as PGA Tour pro
Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open in his third pro start, setting a scoring record and beating No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler.
- ESPNJul 26, 2026, 11:47 PMRookie Koivun holds off Scheffler to win 3M Open
Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open by three strokes in only his third start as a professional, holding off Scottie Scheffler with a closing 5-under 66 for a tournament-record 25-under 259 total.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:13 PMRookie Koivun holds off Scheffler for maiden PGA win
American rookie Jackson Koivun holds his nerve to beat Scottie Scheffler by three strokes and claim his first PGA Tour win at the 3M Open.
- BBC NewsJul 26, 2026, 11:13 PM3M Open: Rookie Jackson Koivun holds nerve to beat Scottie Scheffler for first PGA Tour win - BBC
American rookie Jackson Koivun holds his nerve to beat Scottie Scheffler by three strokes and claim his first PGA Tour win at the 3M Open.
- BBC SportJul 26, 2026, 11:13 PMRookie Koivun holds off Scheffler for maiden PGA win
American rookie Jackson Koivun holds his nerve to beat Scottie Scheffler by three strokes and claim his first PGA Tour win at the 3M Open.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:01 PMKoivun wins 3M Open in 3rd pro start. Herbert takes LIV Golf UK at 30 under
Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open by three strokes Sunday in only his third start as a professional, holding off Scottie Scheffler with a closing 5-under 66 for a tournament-record 25-under 259 total. Koivun played a safe and steady game on a 97-degree afternoon at the TPC Twin Cities, going bogey-free for the second straight day after a 61 on Saturday gave him a three-shot cushion. The 21-year-old player who led Auburn to the NCAA championship last month confidently fended off the world’s top-ranked player in Scheffler, who surged into contention with a 63 while playing five groups ahead.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:52 PMJackson Koivun wins 3M Open in 3rd pro start, holding off Scottie Scheffler
Koivun, 21, beat World No. 1 Scheffler by three strokes on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:24 PMScottie Scheffler comments on Jackson Koivun after he wins the 3M Open in his 13th PGA Tour start
Scottie Scheffler lost out to Jackson Koivun at the 3M Open on Sunday. Scheffler recorded his fifth runner-up finish of the season, while Koivun earned his first PGA Tour win in only his 13th start.
- The Guardian SportJul 26, 2026, 10:22 PMJackson Koivun holds off Scheffler to win 3M Open in third professional start
US golfer, 21, finished at 25-under par for three-shot win Scheffler closed with 63 to finish second in Minnesota The rookie Jackson Koivun shot a five-under-par 66 to stave off a charging Scottie Scheffler and win on the PGA Tour for the first time at the 3M Open on Sunday at Blaine, Minnesota. Koivun, 21, finished at 25 under for a three-shot victory on Scheffler, who closed with a 63 at TPC Twin Cities. Less than two months ago, Koivun was helping Auburn to its second NCAA championship in a three-year stretch. He demonstrated more poise while playing the final two rounds of his third tournament since turning pro without carding a bogey. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:09 PMNew pro Koivun holds off Scheffler to win PGA 3M Open
Jackson Koivun, playing only his third PGA Tour event as a professional, held off top-ranked Scottie Scheffler in Sunday's final round to capture the 3M Open in record fashion.American Lee Hodges set the prior 3M Open scoring record at 24-under 260 to win in 2023.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:56 PMJackson Koivun shrugs off Scottie Scheffler for maiden win at 3M
Koivun backed up Saturday’s 10-under 61 with a bogey-free 66 Sunday to win the 3M Open by three shots for his first career PGA Tour title.
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