Koivun’s Historic 61 & Scheffler Lurks - July 26th, 2026

On Saturday, July 25th, 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun shattered the TPC Twin Cities course record to take a commanding lead at the 3M Open, setting up a thrilling Sunday showdown against a surging Scottie Scheffler.3M OPEN / KOIVUN'S HISTORIC ROUND21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun set TPC Twin Cities ablaze with a course-record 10-under 61 to reach 20-under par, fueled by a tournament-record 28 on the back nine and a spectacular birdie-birdie-eagle finish.Billy Horschel relayed that Koivun is the "best putter he has ever seen," while Koivun admitted to feeling nerves but knowing he had to "keep the pedal down."Trevor Immelman compared Koivun's explosive lead foot movement to Justin Thomas, calling it a true "young man's swing," perfectly highlighted by his 168mph ball speed approach on the 12th hole.3M OPEN / SCHEFFLER'S SUNDAY THREATWorld No. 1 Scottie Scheffler bounced back with a 7-under 64 to reach 14-under, keeping himself in the hunt with a round highlighted by a spectacular eagle chip-in on the 16th hole.When asked about his mindset, Scheffler delivered a classic deadpan quote about his strategy simply being "not shooting two over on the back nine."Scheffler was quick to praise the steady presence and impressive play of his Saturday playing partner, Hideki Matsuyama, as they navigated moving day together.3M OPEN / CHASERS & TOUR LIFEEmiliano Grillo and Ben Kohles sit tied for second at 17-under as immediate chasers, while Michael Kim suffered a "59 hangover" with a round of 70 after early putting struggles.Justin Lower and Nick Dunlap praised the tournament's elite hospitality, noting that the provided family dinners are the perfect cure for late-season tour burnout.The 3M Open goes above and beyond for player relaxation, uniquely providing locker-room fishing rods for players to unwind at the course after their rounds.Quick HitsJohnson Wagner slices a broadcast recreation of Koivun's 16th-hole drive into the pond • Colt Knost roasts Wagner on-air for leaving the clubface "a little open" • Michael Kim's putter goes ice cold on holes 1 and 10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.