Koivun shoots 61 to lead 3M Open by three strokes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Jackson Koivun shot a 61 in the third round of the 3M Open on Saturday, establishing a three-stroke lead at 20-under par. The rookie set a tournament record with a 28 on the back nine at TPC Twin Cities. Emiliano Grillo and Ben Kohles are tied for second at 17 under, while Michael Brennan shares fourth with Chandler Phillips at 16 under. Koivun had two eagles and six birdies during a favorable afternoon for scoring. He will look to maintain his lead as the tournament progresses.
- •Koivun leads at 20-under par after round three.
- •Grillo and Kohles tied for second at 17 under.
- •Brennan and Phillips tied for fourth at 16 under.
- •Koivun recorded a tournament-record 28 on the back nine.
- •Scottie Scheffler is six strokes behind in a tie for ninth.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Koivun moves 3 strokes up at the 3M Open with a 3rd-round 61 and tournament-record back 9
- 12:51 AMESPN Golf — Koivun (61) leads 3M Open, breaks back-9 record
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun leads 3M Open after setting back-nine record; Scottie Scheffler charges into contention
"PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun shot a 61 in the third round of the 3M Open on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead at 20-under par, setting a tournament record with a 28 on the back nine at the TPC Twin Cities.
"PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun shot a 61 in the third round of the 3M Open to take a three-stroke lead at 20-under par.
"PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun shot a 61 in the third round of the 3M Open to take a three-stroke lead at 20-under par.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 1:25 AMKoivun moves 3 strokes up at the 3M Open with a 3rd-round 61 and tournament-record back 9
PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun shot a 61 in the third round of the 3M Open to take a three-stroke lead at 20-under par.
- ESPN GolfJul 26, 2026, 12:51 AMKoivun (61) leads 3M Open, breaks back-9 record
PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun shot a 61 in the third round of the 3M Open to take a three-stroke lead at 20-under par.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:55 PMJackson Koivun leads 3M Open after setting back-nine record; Scottie Scheffler charges into contention
PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun shot a 61 in the third round of the 3M Open on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead at 20-under par, setting a tournament record with a 28 on the back nine at the TPC Twin Cities.
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