Jim Nantz predicts what will happen with Scottie Scheffler now after Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open - hitc.com

What the report says

HITC reported that Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities after holding off world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler on Sunday. Koivun, a 21-year-old Auburn graduate, built his advantage with a third-round 61 and closed with a 66, while Scheffler finished with weekend rounds of 64 and 63 but could not reduce the gap after an earlier second-round 70.

The article focused on comments from veteran CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz, who said Scheffler’s latest runner-up finish — described by HITC as his fifth on the PGA Tour this season — would likely sharpen his motivation. Nantz emphasized Scheffler’s long record of winning from junior golf onward and argued that, despite not matching his previous level of dominance, Scheffler remains at the top of the world rankings and is not in decline.

Nantz predicted Scheffler would “break through” during the playoff stretch and said he expected him to win at least one playoff event. He suggested the difference this season has been small margins rather than a major drop-off, pointing in this tournament to Scheffler’s Friday back nine as a key missed opportunity.

HITC also reported that Nantz believes Koivun should receive serious consideration for the U.S. Presidents Cup team, with captain Brandt Snedeker due to make selections in the coming weeks. Nantz cited Koivun’s amateur résumé, including match-play experience such as the Walker Cup, and framed the 3M Open victory as a sign that Koivun could soon become a regular presence among golf’s elite.