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Categories: SPORTS

2026 3M Open – Koivun wins debut title

Entities: Lucas Herbert · Jackson Koivun · Ted Scott · TPC Twin Cities · Auburn University

Overview

The 2026 3M Open concluded on July 27 with rookie Jackson Koivun capturing his first PGA Tour victory. After turning pro just 24 days earlier, Koivun posted a record‑setting 25‑under‑par 259, helped by a spectacular third‑round 61 that featured a back‑nine 28 and two eagles. He held off world No. 1 Scott Scheffler, who recorded an eight‑under 63 for a second‑place finish – Scheffler’s fifth runner‑up of the season. Koivun’s final‑round 66 secured a three‑stroke margin. The win earned him $1.58 million and moved him 124 spots to 70th in the FedExCup standings. The 21‑year‑old’s triumph follows a distinguished amateur career that included the No. 1 world amateur ranking and leading Auburn University to an NCAA championship.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 15 SOURCES] Koivun finished at 25‑under‑par 259, a new tournament record. (multiple sources)
[● 13 SOURCES] Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open in his third professional start. (multiple sources)
[● 13 SOURCES] Koivun beat world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three strokes. (multiple sources)
[● 13 SOURCES] Koivun shot a final‑round 66 (5‑under) to clinch the win. (multiple sources)
[● 13 SOURCES] Scottie Scheffler shot a final‑round 63 and registered his fifth runner‑up finish of the season. (multiple sources)
[● 13 SOURCES] The 3M Open was played at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. (multiple sources)
[● 11 SOURCES] Koivun’s third round was a 61, including a back‑nine 28 with two eagles. (multiple sources)
[● 10 SOURCES] Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open, his first PGA Tour victory. (Koivun's win at the 3M Open marked his first PGA Tour title.)
[● 10 SOURCES] Koivun won by three strokes over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. (Koivun finished three strokes ahead of Scottie Scheffler.)
[● 10 SOURCES] It was Koivun’s third start as a professional. (Koivun was playing his third professional tournament when he won.)
[● 9 SOURCES] Koivun shot a third‑round 61, including a back‑nine 28 with two eagles. (Koivun’s third round was a 61 with a back‑nine 28 featuring two eagles.)
[● 9 SOURCES] Scottie Scheffler finished runner‑up with a final‑round 63, his fifth runner‑up of the season. (Scheffler posted a final‑round 63 and recorded his fifth runner‑up finish of the year.)

Timeline

about 12 hours ago

[SPORTS] 22 sources
Jackson Koivun Wins 3M Open in Third PGA Tour Start, Defeating World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler
Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open in his third PGA Tour start, beating world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three strokes with a record 25‑under‑par 259 and earning $1.58 million.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 32 sources
Ben Kohles tops first round of 3M Open with 62
Ben Kohles fired a 62 to lead the 3M Open, with Scottie Scheffler three shots back and Koivun, Woodland, Grillo tied for second.
5 days ago

[SPORTS] 20 sources
Scottie Scheffler leads field at 2026 3M Open in Minnesota
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler debuts at the 2026 3M Open in Minnesota, favored over defending champ Kurt Kitayama as players chase FedEx Cup points before the playoffs.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
PGA Tour's 3M Open in Minnesota features $8.8 million purse
The 2026 3M Open in Minnesota runs July 23‑26, with an $8.8 million purse, a 144‑player field led by Scottie Scheffler and defending champ Kurt Kitayama, and the winner earning $1.584 million and 500 FedEx Cup

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