Rookie Koivun holds off Scheffler for maiden PGA win
American rookie Jackson Koivun claimed his first PGA Tour title at the 3M Open on Sunday, holding off world number one Scottie Scheffler to win by three strokes. It was a remarkable result for the 21-year-old, playing in only his third event since turning professional, and comes just two months after he helped Auburn win the US college championship.
Koivun built a three-shot lead with a third-round 61 before extending it to five ahead of the final round at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota. Scheffler, a four-time major winner, mounted a late charge with five birdies on the back nine to card a 63, but Koivun steadied himself with a closing 66 to finish on 25 under par. Americans Denny McCarthy, Brian Harman and Chandler Phillips tied for third alongside Japan's Hideki Matsuyama, five strokes back.
- Jackson Koivun wins maiden PGA Tour title at the 3M Open
- Rookie beats world number one Scottie Scheffler by three shots
- Finished 25 under par in only his third pro event