Scottie Scheffler shows improvement during third round at 3M Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
In the third round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, Scottie Scheffler rallied back after a challenging start. He posted five birdies and one eagle, leaving him six strokes behind leader Jackson Koivun heading into the final round. Despite starting the tournament strong with a 65, Scheffler struggled to maintain momentum in the second round with a 70. Trevor Immelman praised Scheffler's performance for showcasing elements that had been lacking this season. He emphasized the need for a solid start in the final round to apply pressure on Koivun, who has demonstrated impressive play throughout the tournament.
- •Scheffler scores five birdies and one eagle in third round
- •He is six strokes off the lead entering the final round
- •Immelman highlights Scheffler's improved ball-striking and putting
- •Koivun leads after an impressive 61 on Saturday
- •Scheffler will play alongside Brian Harman in the final round
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — What happened when Jackson Koivun last led Scottie Scheffler heading into the final round on the PGA Tour
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Koivun comments on Scottie Scheffler trailing him by six ahead of day four at the 3M Open
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — What Scottie Scheffler did on Saturday at the 3M Open that has been ‘missing’ from his game all season
"Trevor Immelman believes that Scottie Scheffler put everything together for one of the first times this season during the third round of the 3M Open, as he assessed the world number one’s chances of catching Jackson Koivun and winning on Sunday. Scheffler goes into the final round in Minnesota six shots off the lead held by Koivun.
"Jackson Koivun holds a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the 3M Open. Perhaps more importantly for Koivun, though, he will start the final round six shots clear of world number one Scottie Scheffler.
"Jackson Koivun will head into the final round of the 3M Open on Sunday with a three-shot lead. Scottie Scheffler is six back of Koivun with 18 holes left to play at the 3M Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 2:00 PMWhat happened when Jackson Koivun last led Scottie Scheffler heading into the final round on the PGA Tour
Jackson Koivun will head into the final round of the 3M Open on Sunday with a three-shot lead. Scottie Scheffler is six back of Koivun with 18 holes left to play at the 3M Open.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 12:30 PMJackson Koivun comments on Scottie Scheffler trailing him by six ahead of day four at the 3M Open
Jackson Koivun holds a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the 3M Open. Perhaps more importantly for Koivun, though, he will start the final round six shots clear of world number one Scottie Scheffler.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:30 AMWhat Scottie Scheffler did on Saturday at the 3M Open that has been ‘missing’ from his game all season
Trevor Immelman believes that Scottie Scheffler put everything together for one of the first times this season during the third round of the 3M Open, as he assessed the world number one’s chances of catching Jackson Koivun and winning on Sunday. Scheffler goes into the final round in Minnesota six shots off the lead held by Koivun.
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