Jackson Koivun Sets Tournament Record to Win 3M Open Over Scottie Scheffler

It was a clinical performance from a player who, barely a month ago, was leading Auburn to an NCAA championship. Koivun didn’t just win; he dismantled the field and the record books. By finishing with a total score of 259, he set a new tournament record, surpassing the previous mark of 24-under 260 set by Lee Hodges in 2023.

The victory is historic in more than just numbers. Koivun is now the youngest American to win a PGA event by multiple strokes since 1932, when a 20-year-old Ralph Guldahl won the Arizona Open by five shots, according to Yardbarker.

The Final Round Clash at TPC Twin Cities

Koivun entered Sunday with a three-shot lead, but the world’s top player was lurking. Scottie Scheffler, playing five groups ahead, surged into the conversation with an eight-under 63. The pressure mounted as Scheffler birdied three consecutive holes to start the back nine, eventually pulling within two strokes of the lead.

Koivun’s response was a display of poise. He played his final 36 holes without a single bogey. After stretching his lead to five strokes early in the day with a birdie on the fourth hole, he faced a charging Scheffler on the closing stretch. Koivun effectively sealed the win at the par-5 16th, where he rolled in a birdie to move three shots clear.

“I played a great round of golf today, definitely had some nerves coming down 18,” Koivun told CBS. “All throughout the crowd I kept hearing ‘Scottie’s coming, Scottie’s coming,’ and I just tried to tune that out and keep playing the golf I knew I could and was able to find some good putts down the stretch.”

Jackson Koivun, via CBS

Despite a chunked drive on the 18th that traveled only 249 yards, Koivun remained steady. He converted a 14-foot par putt to finish the job, capping a week where he was a perfect 51-for-51 on putts inside five feet, per Golfchannel.

From Auburn University to a $1,584,000 Payday

This victory marks the third professional start for Koivun, who turned pro on June 22 following the U.S. Open. His transition to the paid ranks has been remarkably fast. After missing the cut at the John Deere Classic, he tied for 10th at the ISCO Championship before capturing the title in Minnesota.

The financial and professional rewards are immediate. Beyond the cash, the win catapulted him 124 spots in the FedEx Cup standings to 70th place, placing him just above the cut for the playoffs with two regular-season events remaining.

Koivun’s pedigree as an amateur was already legendary. He also helped Auburn secure its second NCAA team title in three years in June.

The 3M Open Leaderboard and Payouts

While Koivun took the headlines, the 3M Open featured several other standout performances. Michael Kim provided one of the week’s most electric moments on Friday, firing a 12-under 59—the 15th such score in PGA Tour history—though he eventually finished tied for 10th.

Finish	Player	Earnings
1	Jackson Koivun	$1,584,000
2	Scottie Scheffler	$959,200
T3	Hideki Matsuyama	$429,550
T3	Brian Harman	$429,550
T3	Denny McCarthy	$429,550
T3	Chandler Phillips	$429,550

For Scottie Scheffler, the result was a frustrating addition to a season of near-misses. This was his fifth runner-up finish of the year. Despite the loss, Scheffler’s consistency continues to pay off; he has earned nearly $17 million this season with one win and five second-place finishes.

A Record-Breaking Saturday Surge

The foundation for Koivun’s win was laid on Saturday. He fired a 10-under 61, which included a tournament-record 28 on the back nine. That charge included eagles on the par-5 12th and 18th holes, allowing him to enter Sunday with a three-shot lead over Emiliano Grillo and Ben Kohles.

This aggressive approach is a hallmark of Koivun’s game. His coach at Auburn, Nick Clinard, described him as the most positive player he has ever coached, noting that Koivun really expects good things to happen to him, according to Golf Channel.

Koivun’s victory mirrors a similar trajectory seen seven years ago when Matthew Wolff won at TPC Twin Cities in his third start as a professional. However, Koivun’s achievement is distinct in its sheer scoring dominance, leaving the world No. 1 and three other major champions trailing in his wake.