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Koivun Shocks World with PGA Win | Birmingham News
Jackson Koivun, just 21 and barely a pro, stunned the golf world by winning the 3M Open — beating Scottie Scheffler, the world’s 1 player — with a record-breaking 25-under performance. His college career at Auburn was equally legendary: 11 wins, matching Tiger Woods’ NCAA record, and even breaking one. Known for his clutch putting — two eagles, zero bogeys, a clutch 13-footer on 18 — Koivun showed mental toughness under pressure, including a dramatic birdie on 16 and a gutsy finish despite a shaky tee shot. Even more impressive? He returned to Auburn for his junior year to win another…
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