Koivun's 3M Open victory nets $1.584 million in prize money
Koivun's 3M Open victory earned him $1.584 million in prize money.
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PGA Tour 2026 Season
Coverage of the 2026 PGA Tour season, including tournament results, player performances, and notable achievements.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 27 Jul, 05:47 UTC
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Jackson Koivun wins 3M Open golf tournament at age 21, 24 days into professional career
Jackson Koivun, a 21-year-old golfer in his third professional start, won the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota. He finished at 25-under par (259 total), setting a tournament record. Koivun shot 5-under in the final round and maintained a bogey-free performance across his final two rounds. This was his first PGA Tour victory.
Koivun posts tournament record 61 in third round with 28 on back-nine
In the third round of the 3M Open, Jackson Koivun shot a 10-under 61, which set a tournament record. His back-nine score of 28 was the best ever posted on those holes at the tournament. This round moved Koivun to 20-under for the tournament and gave him a three-shot cushion entering the final day.
Koivun finished 23rd at U.S. Open earlier in 2026 season
Before the 3M Open, Jackson Koivun posted a 23rd-place finish at the U.S. Open golf tournament, marking his best result prior to his 3M Open victory.
Koivun wins $1.584 million prize for 3M Open victory
Jackson Koivun earned $1,584,000 for winning the 3M Open. The prize money helped him jump 124 spots in the FedEx Cup standings to 70th place, which is the last position above the cut for the playoffs with two regular season events remaining.
Scottie Scheffler finishes second at 3M Open, three strokes behind Koivun
Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, finished second at the 3M Open, three strokes behind winner Jackson Koivun. Scheffler shot a final round 63 (8-under) and finished at 22-under par. This was his fourth runner-up finish of the 2026 season and his second start without a win after winning only at The American Express earlier in the season.
Koivun becomes fourth rookie winner of 2026 PGA Tour season
Jackson Koivun became the fourth rookie winner of the 2026 PGA Tour season with his victory at the 3M Open. Prior to winning, he had missed the cut at the John Deere Classic in Illinois and tied for 10th at the ISCO Championship in Kentucky earlier in July.
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Koivun wins 3M Open at 21, just 24 days into pro career
21-year-old Koivun wins 3M Open 24 days into pro career with record 61.