Kohles Leads 3M Open by 2 After First Round
Scheffler is the top pick in a weak field as TPC Twin Cities rewards precision from tee to green, DataGolf said.
- World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler arrived in Blaine, Minnesota, on Wednesday for his debut at the 2026 3M Open, competing at TPC Twin Cities from July 23-26 against a field of PGA Tour professionals.
- Seeking competitive momentum ahead of the FedEx Cup Playoffs rather than taking an extended break after the British Open, Scheffler chose to compete; tournament executive director Hollis Cavner spent years recruiting him to Minnesota.
- Designed by architect Arnold Palmer, the 7,431-yard course hosts the 3M Open with an $8.8 million purse. Scheffler enters as the favorite, seeking his first win since January's season opener.
- Ticket sales increased 25-30 percent over last year, according to Cavner, and the event at TPC Twin Cities is currently on pace for record attendance as fans flock to see the world's top-ranked golfer.
- With only three tournaments remaining until the postseason, players are fighting for FedEx Cup positioning. The 3M Open's future remains uncertain as the PGA Tour prepares for a new Championship Series starting in 2028.
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