Jackson Koivun will take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities.
The 21-year-old American sits at 20-under par, ahead of Ben Kohles and Emiliano Grillo, who are tied for second.
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Koivun shot a dazzling 61 on Saturday, highlighted by two eagles on the back nine. His total tournament score stands at 193.
Michael Brennan and Chandler Phillips share fourth place at 16-under. Denny McCarthy, Billy Horschel, and Michael Kim are tied for sixth at 15-under.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler joined the chasing group at 14-under after a strong back nine on Saturday.
Koivun's Confidence and Preparation
Koivun turned professional recently after a decorated amateur career. In 2024, he became the first golfer to win four major collegiate awards.
He recorded four consecutive top-15 finishes on the PGA Tour last year and placed T23 in the recent US Open.
"I'm feeling great," Koivun said after his 61. "Excited, ready for tomorrow.
It's definitely going to be a test tomorrow."
He credited his time at Auburn University for preparing him for high-pressure situations.
"We were definitely put in some stressful situations at National Championships and just collegiate play," he said.
"Just trying to lean on those experiences to try to go out there and execute tomorrow."
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Koivun added that he will stick to his game plan and try to smile. He acknowledged the strong field behind him but remains focused.
