Jackson Koivun broke through in a big way at the 3M Open, winning in Blaine, Minnesota, in just his third start as a professional. The young golfer closed with a 5-under 66 and finished at a tournament-record 25-under 259, three strokes clear of Scottie Scheffler.
The victory stood out not only because of the score, but because of how quickly Koivun has adjusted to the pro game. On a hot 97-degree afternoon, he was described as playing a safe and steady round, doing enough to keep one of golf’s biggest names from mounting a late charge.
Scheffler pushed throughout the final day, but Koivun stayed in control and protected his advantage down the stretch. Beating a top contender in that setting added even more weight to a win that already looked significant because of the record total and the early stage of his professional career.
Elsewhere, Herbert claimed LIV Golf UK with a remarkable 30-under performance. That result gave the day another eye-catching scoreline, but the main headline belonged to Koivun, whose 3M Open win marked an impressive early milestone on the PGA Tour.
