Jackson Koivun says he couldn't relax at 3M Open till he hit 18th fairway
Jackson Koivun chunked a tee shot on 18 on Sunday at the 3M Open but found the fairway and he cruised to his first-ever victory.
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Exciting.
It was stressful.
And then when I put, made that putt on nine, it was a huge momentum gain going into the back nine.
Where was the point during the course of this back nine that you thought, "This is it"?
Was it not over until that final putt for you?
It was once I somehow got that ball on the fairway on 18.
It wasn't my best, but, it got where it needed to go, and then it kinda set in.
I mean, I knew Scottie was charging when I was on 12 or 13.
I just tried to keep making pars, throwing some birdies, and keep, keep my head down.
What's that feel like when the world number one's being, breathing down your neck?
It's not fun.
But, he, he caught me at ProCore last year, and, fortunately enough, I was able to best him this, this tournament.
But, he's the world number one for a reason.
