Scottie Scheffler comments on Jackson Koivun after he wins the 3M Open in his 13th PGA Tour start
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Scottie Scheffler lost out to Jackson Koivun at the 3M Open on Sunday.
Scheffler recorded his fifth runner-up finish of the season, while Koivun earned his first PGA Tour win in only his 13th start.
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The 21-year-old starlet announced himself on the very biggest stage with a three-shot victory over the world number one.
Scottie Scheffler has set the standard over the past few years on the PGA Tour and now a new challenger has emerged in the form of Jackson Koivun.
Photo by David Berding/Getty ImagesKoivun has huge respect for Scheffler, but he was totally focused on his own game during the final round of the 3M Open, despite the 20-time PGA Tour winner was making a charge.
Now Scheffler has commented on just how good Koivun is after finishing in second place in Blaine, Minnesota.
Scottie Scheffler comments on Jackson Koivun after he wins the 3M Open
The 30-year-old from Dallas, Texas, spoke to the media after his final round at TPC Twin Cities on Sunday afternoon.
Scheffler highlighted Koivun’s brilliance when asked about how difficult it was to close out his first victory on the PGA Tour.
Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images“I guess the best way I can say it, my first win was in a playoff,“ the world number one said.
“So to win for the first time with a big lead, probably a bit easier.
“But I think anytime you’re trying to win for the first time, it’s awfully difficult, especially for a young guy coming out of college.
“I think that shows not only how talented of a player he is, but I think the mental strength he has as well.“
Scottie Scheffler has noticed a change in young golfers
Scheffler commented on the fact that young players coming out of university are ready to win straight away nowadays.
“I feel like we’re seeing a lot of really, really good young talent in the game today,“ Scheffler said.
“When you see the guys come out of college, they’re really, really prepared, even more prepared than we were coming out years ago.
“I think a lot of times you can see that belief when they see some other guys have success and that guys that they’re competing against and you get out here, it can only give these guys more confidence.
“We’re seeing a ton of talent coming up from the college ranks and PGA TOUR U. I think it’s really good for the sport and really good for our tour as well.“