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Koivun won the 3M Open at 25-under three months before a Team USA pick
Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open on July 26 at 25-under 259, three shots ahead of Scottie Scheffler, in his third start as a pro. Three months after Auburn, Brandt Snedeker made the 21-year-old a captain's pick for Team USA at Medinah, September 24-27. Koivun is 48th on the U.S. points list and 66th in the world. Ben Griffin, 8th in points, and J.J. Spaun, 10th, were left home. FanDuel still has USA -400, Internationals +350, and a tie +1000. Kalshi's last verified pre-picks print is USA 81 percen
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Koivun was the No. 1 amateur in the world when he earned a PGA Tour card
Open original56 weeks at No. 1 amateur. 11 college wins. Deferred the Tour card a year.
Koivun won the 3M Open at 25-under 259, three shots ahead of Scheffler
Open original3M Open: Koivun 25-under 259, Scheffler by three. Third pro start.
Koivun shot a 10-under 61 on Saturday at the 3M Open
Open originalSaturday 61, back-nine 28. Playoffs in five pro starts.
Golf Channel showed Koivun setting the 3M Open tournament record
Open originalTournament record 259. Henley joked he would retire.
Golf Channel argued whether a 3M winner belongs on Team USA
Open originalSnedeker took Koivun over Griffin (8th) and Spaun (10th). USA still -400.
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