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Jackson Koivun claimed his first PGA Tour title in impressive fashion. The 21-year-old American won the 3M Open by three strokes over world number one Scottie Scheffler following a thrilling final-round duel. Koivun finished the tournament with a record total of 259 strokes (-25), thanks to a bogey-free final round of 66 (-5). For the young Californian—making only his third professional appearance—it was a dream debut.

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On the TPC Twin Cities course, amidst sweltering heat reaching around 36°C, Koivun displayed great maturity in managing the lead he had built up after the third round (61). Despite the crowd rooting for Scheffler, the rookie held his nerve, limiting errors and capitalizing on key moments—such as a crucial par-saving putt following a bunker shot on the 9th hole that reignited his momentum. Scheffler, who started six strokes off the lead, attempted a comeback with an excellent 63 but had to settle for second place—his fifth runner-up finish of the season. The Texan acknowledged the winner’s performance: «We are seeing so much young, highly prepared talent. Koivun demonstrated not only technical skill but also great mental strength.» Hideki Matsuyama, Brian Harman, Chandler Phillips, and Denny McCarthy tied for third place at -20. Koivun broke the previous tournament record (Lee Hodges’ 260 strokes in 2023) and became the fourth rookie to win in 2025. After missing the cut at the John Deere Classic and finishing tied for 10th at the ISCO Championship, the Auburn youngster collected $1,584,000 and climbed 124 spots in the FedEx Cup standings to 70th place—the final position granting direct entry to the Playoffs. Having grown up playing on a nine-hole public course in California before moving to North Carolina, Koivun has always prioritized mindset and course management over raw talent. Following his victory, he was able to share the joy with his father, George, on the course and with his mother, Meghan, via FaceTime.

As for the Italian contingent, Stefano Mazzoli (75-69) failed to make the cut and did not compete over the weekend.

This victory thrusts Koivun into the global golf spotlight and underscores the strong season being enjoyed by young American talents.

The PGA Tour regular season is drawing to a close, with only three events remaining before the start of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The 3M Open (July 23–26) in Blaine, Minnesota, offers a crucial opportunity for players to climb the rankings and earn valuable points. A high-caliber field—headlined by world number one Scottie Scheffler—has gathered at TPC Twin Cities, a magnificent par-71 course measuring approximately 6,795 meters.