Jackson Koivun isn’t just leading the 3M Open heading into Sunday’s final round, he’s put a full six shots between himself and world number one Scottie Scheffler. Talk about a statement!
Koivun’s Ridiculous Day Three: A Bogey-Free Masterclass
This kid, Koivun, only 21 years old, absolutely lit up TPC Twin Cities on Saturday. He dropped a scintillating 61, folks, a truly sensational round of golf. We’re talking six birdies, two eagles, and not a single bogey on his card for the entire third round at the 3M Open. That’s clutch. Meanwhile, Scheffler wasn’t exactly slacking off. The world number one put on a show himself on his back nine, carding a 29 en route to a 64 for the day. But even with that kind of play, he’s still staring up at Koivun, trailing by six shots. The question on everyone’s mind has to be: Is that deficit just too much for even Scheffler to overcome?
Can a Rookie Hold Off the Best in the World?
Koivun is absolutely the red-hot favorite to win this thing, no doubt about it. But let’s not forget, this is only his 13th PGA Tour start ever. The pressure of Scheffler breathing down his neck for a first PGA Tour win? That’s a whole different beast. When asked about Scheffler being right there on the leaderboard, Koivun kept it cool, saying, “He’s obviously the best in the world for a reason. I’m sure he’s going to go up there and put a good number and get in contention.” That’s respect, but also a challenge, right? Koivun knows he just has to play his own game. He cannot let what Scheffler is doing out there distract him. If Koivun keeps hitting those shots, everything else will fall into place.
It’s going to be an absolutely thrilling final round at the 3M Open on Sunday. Scheffler will be gunning for his 21st PGA Tour title, and he’ll probably need to shoot at least a 63 to even have a prayer. Koivun is in a super strong spot in Blaine, Minnesota, but all eyes are on how this 21-year-old handles the immense pressure of securing his very first PGA Tour victory. You don’t want to miss this one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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