Xander Schauffele admits what he wants to do now after Jackson Koivun's win at the 3M Open - hitc.com

What the report says

HITC reported that Xander Schauffele praised Jackson Koivun after the 21-year-old’s breakthrough victory at the 3M Open, saying the rapid rise of players like Koivun is pushing established PGA Tour winners to raise their own standards. The article, published July 28, 2026, said Schauffele spoke to reporters in Detroit on Tuesday before the Rocket Classic.

According to HITC, Koivun won the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities last week in only his third start as a professional. The outlet framed him as one of the latest elite players to emerge from the U.S. college golf system, while noting Schauffele’s own career record of 10 PGA Tour wins, including two major championships. Schauffele said he had met Koivun in Florida, described him as polite, and said young players entering the tour now appear unusually prepared and fearless.

Schauffele’s main takeaway was that Koivun’s success is positive for golf and for the PGA Tour, but also makes competition tougher. HITC quoted him as saying Koivun’s arrival makes him want to work harder. The piece also noted that Koivun is already being discussed as a possible U.S. Presidents Cup selection under captain Brandt Snedeker in September.

HITC also cited comments from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who finished behind Koivun at the 3M Open. Scheffler said the sport is seeing a wave of strong young talent and credited Koivun not only for skill but for the composure required to win early in a professional career.