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Rookie Sensation Koivun Storms to 3M Open Lead
26 Jul
Summary
- Koivun fired a bogey-free 61, including a record back nine of 28.
- Two eagles on the back nine propelled the rookie to a three-shot lead.
- He has earned three prestigious college golf awards twice.
Rookie sensation Jackson Koivun delivered a historic performance at the 3M Open, firing a bogey-free 10-under 61 to claim a three-shot lead heading into Sunday's final round. His back nine was particularly explosive, carding a record 28 with two eagles, including one on the final hole. This spectacular display has positioned the 21-year-old at 20-under par, transforming the leaderboard.
Koivun's rapid ascent continues, marked by this outstanding round in only his third PGA Tour start as a fully exempt member. He earned his card through the PGA Tour University Accelerated program. Prior to this, he demonstrated his potential with a tie for 10th at the ISCO Championship and by making the cut at the U.S. Open.
Before turning professional, Koivun enjoyed a decorated collegiate career at Auburn, becoming the first player to win the Jack Nicklaus Award, Ben Hogan Award, and Fred Haskins Award twice. He now stands one round away from a potential breakthrough PGA Tour victory, with contenders Ben Kohles and Emiliano Grillo trailing by three shots.
