Article #88573

The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Jackson Koivun holds off Scheffler to win 3M Open in third professional start Source The Guardian - World News
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  • 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 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.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/26/jackson-koivun-scottie-scheffler-3m-open-pga-tour-golf Published At 2026-07-26 18:22:36 (2 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-07-26 18:32:27 Updated At 2026-07-26 18:50:36