Jackson Koivun Wins 3M Open in First PGA Tour Victory FAST-MOVING
Jackson Koivun, a 21‑year‑old former Auburn standout, captured his first PGA Tour title at the 2026 3M Open on July 26, 2026. Playing at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, Koivun posted a tournament‑record 25‑under‑par 259, including a 61 (10‑under) in the third round and a final‑round 66 (5‑under) to finish three strokes ahead of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
The victory earned Koivun a winner’s check of $1.584 million from the event’s $8.8 million purse and vaulted him to 70th in the FedEx Cup standings, a jump of 124 places. He became the fourth rookie to win a PGA Tour event this season and the youngest winner in a single season. Other top finishers included Hideki Matsuyama, Brian Harman, Denny McCarthy and Chandler Phillips, who tied for third at 20‑under.
Koivun turned professional in June 2026 after helping Auburn win the NCAA championship and had previously missed the cut at the John Deere Classic. His win secures a two‑year Tour exemption and positions him for a potential Masters invitation later in the season.
Entities: 3M Open · Auburn University · Ben Griffin · Jackson Koivun · PGA Tour · Phil Mickelson · Scottie Scheffler · TPC Twin Cities · Team USA
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open, his first PGA Tour title.
- [● 16 SOURCES] Jackson Koivun's final round was a 66 (5‑under). (multiple articles)
- [● 16 SOURCES] Jackson Koivun won the 2026 3M Open. (multiple articles)
- [● 16 SOURCES] Koivun's winning score was 25‑under‑par 259, a tournament record. (multiple articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Koivun became the fourth rookie to win a PGA Tour event this season.
- [● 12 SOURCES] Koivun earned $1,584,000 for his win. (multiple articles)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Koivun turned professional in June 2026. (multiple articles)
- [● 16 SOURCES] Koivun won by three strokes over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. (multiple articles)
- [● 10 SOURCES] Koivun moved to 70th in the FedEx Cup standings, 124 spots up. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 2026 3M Open offered an $8.8 million total purse. (multiple articles)