Rookie Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open in his third PGA Tour start, claiming his first career title. Multiple outlets report that the American, 21, finishes at 25-under par and holds off a late charge from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Koivun’s final margin is three strokes, with Scheffler closing with a 63 at TPC Twin Cities. The win is framed across sources as coming quickly after Koivun turns professional earlier in the summer and makes only a small number of PGA Tour appearances. Reports also note Koivun turned pro only after the U.S. Open and has played a limited schedule since, including the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota. Several outlets emphasize that Koivun does not falter in the closing stretch and protects his lead through the final rounds. Coverage additionally highlights Koivun’s background as a highly regarded former amateur and his rapid transition to the pro level, culminating in a maiden PGA Tour victory.
Jackson Koivun holds off Scottie Scheffler to win his first PGA Tour title at 3M Open
Rookie Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open in his third PGA Tour start, claiming his first career title. Multiple outlets report that the American, 21, finishes at 25-under par and holds off a late charge...
- Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open for his first PGA Tour title.
- He beats world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three strokes.
- Koivun finishes at 25-under par; Scheffler closes with a 63.
- The victory comes in Koivun’s third PGA Tour start as a professional.
- Koivun turns pro earlier in the summer after the U.S. Open.
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.
1 hour agoTwo months after his 21st birthday, and one month after turning pro, Jackson Koivun earns first PGA Tour victory.
1 hour agoKoivun, 21, beat World No. 1 Scheffler by three strokes on Sunday.
1 hour agoJackson Koivun held off a charge from world No 1 Scottie Scheffler to win his first PGA Tour title in just his third start as a professional as he triumphed by three strokes at the 3M Open in Minnesota.
2 hours agoJackson Koivun held off a charge from world No 1 Scottie Scheffler to win his first PGA Tour title in just his third start as a professional as he triumphed by three strokes at the 3M Open in Minnesota.
2 hours agoUS golfer, 21, finished at 25-under par for three-shot winScheffler closed with 63 to finish second in MinnesotaThe 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 par for a three-shot victory over 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 professional without making a bogey. Continue reading...
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