Koivun: third pro start
Jackson Koivun's PGA win came in only his third start as a professional golfer.
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PGA Recap: Koivun Sets Tournament Record, Edges World No. 1 Scheffler
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The bulletin closes the sports segment with a stunning golf story. Jackson Koivun, competing in only his third professional event, claimed victory at the PGA Tournament in Minnesota with a closing 5-under 66, finishing at a tournament-record 25-under 259 total. The achievement is all the more striking given his opponent: world number one Scottie Scheffler, who began Sunday buried in the pack but fired a blistering 63 to climb to second place — only to find himself three strokes short of a player who is barely out of his rookie season. Koivun's win marks a significant moment in professional golf, raising immediate questions about whether a new star has arrived on the tour. [1] — Dale Willman "Jackson Koivun stormed to a PGA Tournament victory in Minnesota with a tournament-record 25-under 259, holding off world number one Scottie…" 04:00
Jackson Koivun: 25-under, 259 total
Jackson Koivun won the PGA Tournament in Minnesota with a tournament-record 25-under 259 total, closing with a 5-under 66.
Jackson Koivun Wins PGA Title in His Third Pro Start
Jackson Koivun stormed to a PGA Tournament victory in Minnesota with a tournament-record 25-under 259, holding off world number one Scottie Scheffler — all in only his third professional start.
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