Rookie Jackson Koivun wins 3M Open, beating Scheffler

In a stunning professional debut, 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun captured his first PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. Koivun shot a final-round 5-under 66 to finish at 25 under par, securing a three-shot win over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

Koivun entered the final round with a three-stroke lead after a spectacular, record-setting performance on Saturday. He fired a 10-under 61 in the third round, highlighted by a tournament-record 28 on the back nine, which included two eagles. That round propelled him to 20 under par and gave him a cushion over challengers Emiliano Grillo and Ben Kohles.

On Sunday, Koivun demonstrated remarkable poise for a player in just his third professional start since turning pro last month. He began his round with a birdie on the first hole and added another on the fourth to extend his lead. Playing bogey-free golf for the second consecutive day, he never allowed the field to close within two strokes. His birdie on the 16th hole extended his lead to three shots with two holes to play, effectively sealing the victory.

Scheffler mounted a strong charge with a bogey-free 63, making three...