Koivun Wins 3M Open in Blaine
Jackson Koivun, a 21-year-old PGA Tour rookie and former Auburn standout, won the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, by three strokes over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, finishing at 25-under and setting a 72-hole scoring record. He closed with a 66 in the final round after a 61 in the third round that featured a back-nine record 28. Koivun's breakout follows a celebrated college career at Auburn, and he turned pro after the U.S. Open and joined the PGA Tour via the PGA Tour University Accelerated program. Scheffler finished three back after a 63 in the final round, while Hideki Matsuyama and Brian Harman shared third at 20 under. The victory marks a notable early transition from amateur to pro, signaling Koivun's emergence as a rising star on the PGA Tour.
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“Auburn Alum Jackson Koivun Wins First PGA Tour Event, Breaks Tournament Record in Third Start”Sports Illustrated · Jul 27, 2026
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“Coming Out Party: Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open in 3rd pro start, holding off Scottie Scheffler by 3”Audacy · Jul 27, 2026
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