
Last three champions will return for this year's 3M Open
Tony Finau won last year, Cameron Champ in 2021 and Michael Thompson in 2020. All will be back at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
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Finau eager to defend 3M Open title as Woodland commits to play
As more names commit to the tournament in Blaine that runs July 27-30, Tony Finau is learning what it means to return to as the champ.

Struggling Thomas, Kuchar among latest to commit to 3M Open
Justin Thomas has two PGA Championship titles and has won 15 times on tour. But he's still looking to qualify for golf's season-ending playoff.

Finau, a big name now on PGA Tour, returns to 3M Open
Tony Finau developed a bond with Minnesota upon winning in Blaine, and the 3M Open tournament director calls his return a "game changer."

3M Open starts: Everything you need to know, and players to watch
The fifth edition of the 3M Open gets underway at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. Here's how you can see the action in person or on TV — and who some of the top players are in the field.

From local champ to PGA pro, Blaine's VanArragon gets 3M Open invite
The winner of this month's Minnesota State Open and State Amateur grew up playing at TPC Twin Cities, the site of the PGA Tour event.
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Major champion Justin Thomas hopes to find his game at the 3M Open
The former World No. 1 is trying to earn a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team and make it to the FedEx Cup playoffs.
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'You betcha!' PGA Tour players encouraged to talk Minnesotan for charity
Listen for key phrases from PGA Tour players at the 3M Open. It might mean big money for First Tee Minnesota.
Golf

Thomas Lehman relishes chance at 3M Open on Dad's course
Thomas Lehman, son of Minnesota's major-winning golf icon Tom Lehman, earned a sponsor's exemption into this week's 3M Open. The elder Lehman had a hand in the course' design and re-design.
Golf

Straka could be 3M Open favorite after taking second at British Open
Sepp Straka, a native of Austria, seems likely to be on Europe's Ryder Cup team and comes to the TPC Twin Cities on a roll.
Golf

Reusse: Phenom to journeyman, Baddeley easy to root for at 3M Open
The Australian standout had an explosive start to his career, now he's settled in as a journeyman on the PGA Tour with a lot at stake at the 3M Open this week.
Golf

Finau shoots 30 on opening nine at 3M Open, but quickly gets passed
A 49-foot eagle putt was part of an opening-nine 6-under-par 30 start for defending champion Tony Finau, but he trailed the morning-round leaders after 18 holes.
Golf

Pride beams bright for Blaine's VanArragons at 3M Open
Caleb VanArragon earned a spot in the 3M Open thanks to his record-setting performances in the Minnesota Men's Amateur and State Open. Sister Kathryn was there to cheer him on fresh off a big win of her own.
Golf

Thomas, 3M Open field see high temperatures, wind, weather delay
Justin Thomas shot a 69 and said "it felt like a blow-dryer out there" at TPC Twin Cities.
Golf

After seven years of pain, Snedeker gets some relief with 3M Open start
PGA Tour veteran Brandt Snedeker has been hampered by a sternum issue since he played on the winning U.S. Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine in 2016.
Golf

Reusse: Minnesotans love their golf, but lack of big names hurts 3M Open
The state's main pro golf event has always drawn enthusiastic crowds, but now it's fighting for a place in a changing professional golf landscape.
Golf

Former Gophers — boss and caddie — will play together at 3M Open
Erik van Rooyen comes to the PGA Tour event in the usual way. Alex Gaugert beat the clock and the qualifiers to go from caddie to competitor.
Golf

Lee Hodges endures stormy, windy day to lead 3M Open by four strokes
The former Alabama player is being closely pursued by Tony Finau, Hideki Hatsuyama, Billy Horschel and Brandt Snedeker, among others.
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Hossler's record-tying Sunday 62 not nearly enough at ultra-low 3M Open
Still in search of his first PGA Tour win, Beau Hossler scorched TPC Twin Cities for eight birdies in a row and a record-tying 62 on Sunday that still left him well out of the lead.
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