Golf

July 5, 2019

Brooks Koepka salutes the crowd after making par on the fourth hole. ALEX KORMANN ¥ alex.kormann@startribune.com Competitors for the 3M Open took to

Piercy fires 9-under 62 to take 3M Open first-round lead

Scott Piercy leapfrogged Hideki Matsuyama and Adam Hadwin, who shot matching 64s in morning rounds at TPC Twin Cities, to grab the lead.

Golf

July 4, 2019

No. 1 Brooks Koepka opened with a 67, then donated his shoes, which also had some Ryder Cup miles on the treads, to charity.

Koepka wears shoes from 2016 Ryder Cup for first round of 3M Open

Beginning Friday, fans can bid on them on the 3M Open website. The winning bid price will go to 3M's charity, and Brooks Koepka will match the amount.

Golf

July 4, 2019

Phil Mickelson hits a ball out of the tall grass surrounded by spectators. ALEX KORMANN ¥ alex.kormann@startribune.com Competitors for the 3M Ope

Mickelson struggles on first day at 3M Open

For Phil Mickelson, it's going to take 18 holes with a lot of red numbers Friday afternoon to have a chance at earning 36 more before heading to the British Open.

Golf

July 4, 2019

Matthew Wolff sized up a putt on the 9th hole during the first round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. ] JERRY HOLT• jerry.holt@startribune.co

College champion can hit drives 300 yards and more

A sponsor's exemption to Matthew Wolff, the Oklahoma State Cowboy with the 2019 NCAA title belt, an ear-blasting driver and a PGA Tour dream that pushed him to turn pro last month after his sophomore season.

Golf

July 4, 2019

Day One at the 3M Open

Here are some of the highlights and lowlights from Thursday's first round at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine:

Golf

July 4, 2019

Jack Nicklaus made his name as an amateur at the Trans-Mississippi, in which he won back-to-back championships, including one held at Woodhill Country

Hartman: PGA Tour returns to Twin Cities, home of golf history

Jack Nicklaus won here as an amateur, and Keller Golf Course in Maplewood has long stood out.

Golf

July 4, 2019

Brooks Koepka played in the Pro-Am practice round at TPC Twin Cities Wednesday July,3 2019 in Blaine, MN.

Drive to succeed: Koepka relishes courses like beefed-up TPC Twin Cities

In Brooks Koepka's world, difficult is good, and the more demanding a course, the better.

Golf

July 4, 2019

3M Open second round tee times

First-round leader Scott Piercy goes off the tenth tee at 7:40 a.m., 20 minutes after world No. 1 Brooks Koepka and 10 minutes after No. 8 Bryson DeChambeau.

Golf

July 4, 2019

First round of the 3M Open

First-day action at the 3M Open golf tournament at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

Golf

July 4, 2019

Leaderboard at the 3M Open

Golf

July 4, 2019

Souhan: Nice-guy Day seeking nicer results on PGA Tour

Jason Day hasn't won the PGA Tour in more than a year, and he missed the cut twice in majors in 2018. But, "my game is kind of starting to take a turn," he said on Wednesday."

Golf

July 3, 2019

Palmer's grandson trying to be like the King on and off the course

Sam Saunders is trying to make a name for himself on the PGA Tour, and treats people like Grandpa Arnie would.

Golf

July 3, 2019

Reusse: Golf grabbed Twin Cities spotlight in the summer of '59

Golf fans in 1959 were treated to the PGA Championship at Minneapolis Golf Club on July 30-Aug. 2, followed by the Trans-Mississippi Amateur at Woodhill Country Club on Aug. 17-22.

Golf

July 3, 2019

Nate Lashley completed an unlikely wire-to-wire victory in the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title.

After breakthrough victory, Lashley loving the PGA Tour competition

Last week, Nate Lashley won his first PGA Tour victory at age 36 — 15 years after his parents and girlfriend died in a plane crash after they watched him play in an NCAA regional.

Golf

July 3, 2019

Ten golfers on the fringe who could contend in this week's 3M Open

You know the favorites this week at TPC Twin Cities. But who is flying under the radar?

Golf

July 3, 2019

Hartman: Lehman predicts birdie-fest in inaugural 3M Open

TPC Twin Cities was built for daily use, but co-designer Tom Lehman toughened it up for the first 3M Open.

Golf

July 3, 2019

3M Open details

Tickets are available.The first round gets underway at 6:30 a.m.

Golf

July 3, 2019

Phil Mickelson slapped hands of young fans after playing the first of a few practice holes on Tuesday at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

From '91 to now: Mickelson, Minnesota golf events go way back

Fond memories of Minnesota - from the 1991 U.S. Open to the Ryder Cup - brought Phil Mickelson to the first 3M Open.

Golf

July 3, 2019

World No. 8 Bryson DeChambeau experimented until he came up with a unified swing plane and clubs all the same length that suited his game.

For DeChambeau, golf is his ultimate science project

Word No. 8 Bryson DeChambeau applies physics and curiosity to improve his golf game.

Golf

July 3, 2019

Patrick Reed smiled as he scoped out the putting green on the 10 hole Tuesday.

Souhan: Reed's Ryder Cup pluck endeared him to Minnesota fans

At Hazeltine in 2016, Patrick Reed became Captain America, a player who elevated his game when playing for country and with countrymen.

Golf

July 3, 2019

Doc Redman earned $788,400 as runner-up in the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit last week. This week, he's in Blaine for the 3M Open.

Redman's second in Detroit tournament leads to British Open

Doc Redman heads into Thursday needing 33 FedEx points to turn the temporary PGA Tour status he earned last week into full status for next season.

Golf

July 2, 2019

3M has fun with products from adhesives to wall graphics at PGA tournament in Blaine

3M Open Science Tour showcased products made with company technologies.

Golf

July 2, 2019

Arjun Atwal teed off on the 18th hole at Victory Links

Site unseen: Atwal shoots course-record 62 in 3M Open qualifying

Arjun Atwal's record in qualifying at Victory Links in Blaine came on his first visit to course.

Golf

July 2, 2019

3M Open Rounds 1-2 tee times

Action gets underway at 6:50 a.m. on Thursday.

Golf

July 1, 2019

Dwyer goes low enough — barely — to make 3M Open field

Mark Craig's Golf Insider: Apple Valley native Brian Dwyer grabs the last 3M Open slot by shooting a 64 -- but not before he has to fret it wouldn't be good enough and go through the pressure of three sudden-death playoff holes.

Golf

July 1, 2019

Cavner's team for 3M Open following Palmer's example

3M Open boss Hollis Cavner follows Arnold Palmer's model of kindness, with a penchant for relentless networking and old-fashioned hospitality.

Golf

July 1, 2019

Nikki Jung (left) talked with her caddy, Jacob Roy, about the recently renovated 18th hole during a Pro-Am round on Monday. ALEX KORMANN ¥ alex.k

Product of caddie training program walks with Herron group

Bloomington's Jacob Roy worked Monday alongside PGA Tour veteran Tim Herron in a pro-am group for the inaugural 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. He represented the caddie slogan he wore on his cap: Best First Job Ever.

Golf

July 1, 2019

Minnesota native and 1996 British Open champion Tom Lehman co-designed TPC Twin Cities when the course opened in 2001. Last fall, he supervised change

Changes at TPC course to challenge but not constrict 3M Open field

Track has been toughened, but PGA stars still can score.

Golf

July 1, 2019

After surgeries, Merritt looking forward to 'fun week' at 3M Open

Medical procedures get the former Spring Lake Park and Winona State golfer's swing and career back on track, freeing him to focus on fun while playing the new hometown PGA event.

Golf

July 1, 2019

3M Open qualifying rounds held in Blaine Monday

On Monday, qualifying rounds were held at Victory Links in Blaine. The top four golfers go on to play the 3M Open, which begins Thursday.

Golf

July 1, 2019

Souhan: Longtime Minnesota pro sees state PGA stop become reality

Decades before the 3M Championship became the 3M Open, a local golfer stopped by 3M headquarters to pitch a local tournament. That golfer, Joel Goldstrand, deserves to be remembered, as well.

Golf

July 1, 2019

Lloyd Mangrum received a heavy law-enforcement escort after he fired a record 14-under 266 to win the St. Paul Open on July 30, 1951.

A brief history of the PGA Tour in Minnesota

Seven major champions and one U.S. Ryder Cup team have celebrated golf victories on Minnesota soil in the 49 years, 11 months and 22 days since a regular PGA Tour event has been conducted in this state. That changes Thursday with the inaugural 3M Open.

Golf

June 30, 2019

3M Open: What you need to know

Here's all the essential information about this week's 3M Open, as Minnesota becomes a regular stop on the PGA Tour for the first time in 50 years:

Golf

June 30, 2019

Brooks Koepka, the No. 1 player in the world, leads some stellar names in this week's 3M Open.

3M Open seeking its own brand of fireworks

Tournament organizers are banking on Minnesotans accustomed to traveling north for the 4th of July sip their craft beers and sun themselves from skyboxes, corporate pavilions and along the ropes for the 3M Open.

Golf

June 29, 2019

3M Open: Everything you need to know

Tickets? Parking? Can you bring a cell phone? We've got you covered for this week's 3M Open.

Golf

June 29, 2019

3M Open field

A look at the players set to tee it up at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine this week.

Golf

June 28, 2019

Phil Mickelson will be among the top names at next week's 3M Open in Blaine.

3M Open field is nearly complete

Friday was the deadline to commit to the 3M Open. Four players will be added to the field via Monday's event qualifier at Victory Links.

Golf

June 27, 2019

Submitted photo: Taste Fore the Tour event director Pete Kostroski (left), Guest of Honor Sir Nick Faldo and event founder Wayne Kostroski pose togeth

Q&A: Nick Faldo on wine, golf and the 3M Open

Sir Nick Faldo discussed wine, golf and the return of an annual PGA Tour event to Minnesota for the first time in 50 years.

Golf

June 27, 2019

One week away: 3M Open throws a golf party 50 years in the making

When the first ball is struck next Thursday - July 4th - an annual PGA Tour stop will have returned to Minnesota for the first time since Frank Beard won the 1969 Minnesota Golf Classic at Braemer in Edina.

Golf

June 24, 2019

Hannah Green tried to compose herself on the eighteenth green Sunday after winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club o

This Bud's for Green: Champ's KPMG title 'hasn't sunk in' yet

The smell of beer remained soaked into her golf shirt when Hannah Green rose Monday morning, reminding her that first major-championship victory.

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