Full Breakdown
Jackson Koivun Wins 3M Open in Third Professional Start
7/27/2026, 1:17:45 PM
Core Event – First PGA Tour Victory
American rookie Jackson Koivun captured his inaugural PGA Tour title at the 3M Open, held at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota. He finished at 25-under 259, three strokes ahead of world-number-one Scottie Scheffler, who posted an eight-under 63 in the final round. Koivun’s win came in only his third tournament as a professional.
Background & Context – Koivun’s Rapid Rise
The 21-year-old former world amateur number one turned professional after a standout collegiate career at Auburn, where he set the NCAA career record for per-round stroke average (68.89) and helped the team win the national championship. Prior to the 3M Open, Koivun had missed the cut at the John Deere Classic and tied for 10th at the ISCO Championship. His victory makes him the fourth rookie to win on the PGA Tour this season.
Data & Statistics – Scores, Earnings, Rankings
- Koivun recorded a 61 in the third round and a 66 (5-under) in the final round, securing a tournament-record 25-under total.
- Scottie Scheffler finished two strokes behind at 23-under, marking his fifth runner-up finish of the season.
- Hideki Matsuyama, Brian Harman, Chandler Phillips and Denny McCarthy tied for third at 20-under.
- Koivun earned $1,584,000 and leapt 124 places to 70th in the FedEx Cup standings, just inside the playoff cutoff with two regular-season events remaining.
Official Statements & Responses – Players’ Perspectives
Koivun described feeling nervous on the 18th hole but emphasized his focus on “tuning out” the crowd and playing his own game. He highlighted a pivotal par-saving putt on the ninth green as a momentum boost. Scheffler praised the depth of emerging talent, noting that today’s college graduates appear “more prepared than we were.” He also acknowledged the difficulty of a first-time win, calling it “awfully difficult” for a young player.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I had some nerves coming down 18,” — Jackson Koivun
- “We're seeing a lot of really, really good young talent in the game today,” — Scottie Scheffler
- “Might be the biggest putt I made all week,” — Jackson Koivun
- “I feel like I've gotten a lot better over the past couple years of being able to beat guys with my mentality,” — Jackson Koivun
- “Anytime you're trying to win for the first time, it's awfully difficult, especially for a young guy coming out of college,” — Scottie Scheffler
