Jackson Koivun secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open, achieving the feat in only his third professional start. The 21-year-old fired a bogey-free 66 in the final round to finish three shots ahead of Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked player.
Koivun, who recently transitioned from college golf at Auburn, demonstrated remarkable composure throughout the tournament. Despite entering the final round with a three-shot lead, he navigated pressure from a charging Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama, and Brian Harman. His performance included missing only 11 greens and 12 fairways over the 72 holes, with just three bogeys recorded across the entire event. Koivun also gained over nine strokes on the field with his approach play.
Prior to his professional debut at the John Deere Classic, where he missed the cut, Koivun had a decorated amateur career. He earned his PGA Tour card through the Tour's University program in 2025 but chose to return to Auburn, maintaining his amateur status through the 2026 U.S. Open, where he finished T-23. His rapid success on tour has quickly elevated expectations for his future, with potential FedEx Cup Playoff appearances and a spot on the Presidents Cup team now on the horizon.
Elsewhere in the final round, veteran golfer Lucas Glover garnered attention when he removed his shoes after making a birdie putt on the 10th hole. While initially speculated to be a protest against the AimPoint putting method, reports indicated Glover was complying with an official's request to be mindful of spike marks on the greens. Glover has been a vocal critic of AimPoint, which is known to add time to rounds and increase foot traffic around greens.
The tournament also featured a personal moment for columnist Mark Harris, who recounted a touching interaction with his young son on the golf course. After finishing a round together, his son, observing golf etiquette, asked for a hug and stated, "That's what players do," a gesture Harris described as a proud father-son moment.
