Rookie Koivun holds off Scheffler for maiden PGA win
American rookie Jackson Koivun holds his nerve to beat Scottie Scheffler by three strokes and claim his first PGA Tour win at the 3M Open.
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"I had some nerves coming down 18. All throughout the crowd I kept hearing 'Scottie's coming, Scottie's coming'. I just tried to tune that out and keep playing the golf I knew I could and was able to find some good putts coming down the stretch."
— Jackson Koivun , Athlete
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American professional golfer who finished tied for third in the 3M Open.
American professional golfer who finished tied for third in the 3M Open.
American professional golfer who finished tied for third in the 3M Open.
Japanese professional golfer who finished tied for third in the 3M Open.
American rookie golfer who won his first PGA Tour event at the 3M Open.
Michael Kim is an American professional golfer who won the 2018 John Deere Classic.
Scottie Scheffler is a professional golfer and world number one from the United States.
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American rookie Jackson Koivun holds his nerve to beat Scottie Scheffler by three strokes and claim his first PGA Tour win at the 3M Open.
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