3M Open: Jackson Koivun, 21, holds off Scottie Scheffler to secure victory on just third PGA Tour start as a professional
21-year-old professional golfer Jackson Koivun secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open in Minnesota. He held off a strong final-round challenge from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler to win by three strokes.
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Koivun's rapid success in his third professional start marks a significant breakthrough for a rising talent in professional golf.
Jackson 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. <p>The 21-year-old's final-round, five-under 66 came after Scheffler - looking for his first title since the American Express back in January - applied the pressure with an eight-under 63 to post the clubhouse score at 22 under par.</p><p>Koivun had carved out a three-shot lead over Emiliano Grillo and Ben Kohles after round three following a stunning, bogeyless 10-under 61 that included two eagles and four birdies on an eight-under back nine.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/2026/3m-open/R2026525"><strong>Final leaderboard: 3M Open, Minnesota, PGA Tour (external)</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports?dcmp=Ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink">Get Sky Sports</a> or <a href="http://www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink">stream golf with no contract through NOW</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/11933264/sky-sports-golf-podcast"><strong>Listen to the Sky Sports Golf Podcast with Jamie Weir</strong></a></li></ul><widget id="3"></widget><p>The youngster's Sunday was not as dramatic but he kept…
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