Jackson Koivun, 21, Secures First PGA Tour Victory Over Scheffler
WHO:
Yahoo Sports - Jackson Koivun was the top-ranked amateur player in the world before turning pro.
The New York Times - Koivun was a former world amateur number one.
The New York Times - Jackson Koivun turned 21 on May 23, 2026.
The New York Times - Hideki Matsuyama, Brian Harman, Chandler Phillips, and Denny McCarthy finished in a four-way tie for third at 20-under 264.
Fox News Sports - Jackson Koivun, 21 years old, professional golfer
The New York Times - Scottie Scheffler, world No. 1 golfer
Yahoo Sports - Jackson Koivun, top-ranked amateur player before turning pro
Daily Mail Sports - Jackson Koivun, college golf phenom
WHAT:
Yahoo Sports - Koivun's victory at the 3M Open earned him a check of $1.584 million.
The New York Times - Koivun's victory margin over Scheffler was three strokes, finishing at 25-under par compared to Scheffler's 22-under par.
The New York Times - Koivun's final round included five birdies.
The New York Times - Koivun's victory at the 3M Open was his first PGA Tour win in just his third start as a professional.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun's final score of 25-under 259 set a new tournament scoring record.
BBC - Scheffler's final round score was eight-under 63.
The New York Times - Koivun's victory at the 3M Open was his first PGA Tour win, achieved with a final-round score of five-under 66.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun's final score of 25-under 259 set a new tournament scoring record.
BBC - Koivun's victory margin over Scheffler was three strokes, finishing at 25-under par compared to Scheffler's 22-under par.
The New York Times - Scheffler's second-place finish at the 3M Open marked his fifth runner-up finish of the year.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun's performance included a historic 10-under 61 in the third round, featuring a record eight-under 28 on the back nine.
The New York Times - Koivun's victory marked his first PGA Tour win in just his third start as a professional.
BBC - Koivun finished with a final score of 25-under par, while Scheffler finished at 22-under par.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun's final round was bogey-free, scoring a five-under 66.
Daily Mail Sports - Koivun's career earnings increased to $1.584 million after this victory, up from $93,000.
The New York Times - Koivun's final-round score was five-under 66, which included five birdies.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun's victory set a new tournament scoring record of 25-under 259.
Daily Mail Sports - Koivun's career earnings increased to $1.584 million after the win.
Fox News Sports - Jackson Koivun won his first PGA Tour event at the 3M Open.
The New York Times - Koivun finished with a four-day score of 25-under 259, winning by three strokes.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun earned $1.584 million for his victory.
Daily Mail Sports - Koivun's career earnings increased from $93,000 to $1.584 million after the win.
WHERE:
The New York Times - The event took place at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.
WHEN:
The New York Times - Koivun turned pro on June 22, 2026.
The New York Times - Koivun's final round score was five-under 66.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun's victory came just 24 days into his professional career.
WHY:
Yahoo Sports - Koivun expressed that he tried to "tone that out" and keep playing the golf he knew he could during the final round.
The New York Times - Koivun expressed that he felt nerves coming down the 18th hole, stating, "I just tried to tune that out and keep playing the golf I knew I could."
The New York Times - Koivun described feeling nerves coming down the 18th hole, stating, "I just tried to tune that out and keep playing the golf I knew I could."
The New York Times - Koivun described feeling nerves coming down the 18th hole but managed to maintain focus despite the crowd's reactions to Scheffler's performance.
The New York Times - Koivun fended off a charge from Scheffler, who made eight birdies in his final round.
HOW:
Yahoo Sports - Koivun hit 21 straight greens in regulation before finally missing one during the tournament.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun hit 21 straight greens in regulation before finally missing one during the tournament.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun hit 21 straight greens in regulation before finally missing one during the tournament.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun hit 21 straight greens in regulation before finally missing one.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun hit 21 straight greens in regulation dating back to the third round before finally missing one.
The New York Times - Koivun shot a record-setting 10-under 61 in the third round, including a back nine score of eight-under 28.
Yahoo Sports - Koivun maintained focus despite hearing crowd reactions about Scheffler's performance.
Jackson Koivun, the top-ranked amateur player in the world before turning pro, celebrated a remarkable victory at the 3M Open, earning a check of $1.584 million. He finished three strokes ahead of Scottie Scheffler, wrapping up the tournament at an impressive 25-under par, with his final round featuring five birdies and a streak of 21 straight greens in regulation. Koivun noted that he focused on maintaining his game, trying to "tone that out" during the final round to secure his win.