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21-year-old PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun shot a tournament-record 28 on the back nine Saturday—including two eagles—to post a 61 and take a three-shot lead heading into Sunday's final round of the 2026 3M Open, with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler among those chasing him. It's only his third professional start.
Jackson Koivun, a professional golfer, is trending after shooting a tournament-record 28 on the back nine and posting a 61 to take the lead at the 2026 3M Open in only his third professional start.
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