Overview
- Koivun won the 3M Open in only his third professional start, a result that has fast-tracked attention to his game and given him tour exemptions and a jump in FedEx Cup points.
- The two played together at the Rocket Classic, where Bradley carded a 65 and Koivun shot a one-under 69 during the opening round on Thursday.
- Bradley called Koivun “an incredible player,” praised his maturity and fundamentals, and said the rookie’s makeup stood out compared with other young players he has seen.
- Fans briefly tricked Bradley into thinking he had a hole-in-one on a par-3 during the round before he two-putted for birdie, an on-course moment that drew extra attention to the pairing.
- Koivun’s Presidents Cup prospects now hinge on his remaining late-season starts and FedEx Cup position, with selectors likely to weigh Bradley’s firsthand observations alongside upcoming results.