Tony Finau celebrated after winning the Mexico Open in Puerto Vallarta on April 30.
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Tony Finau celebrated after winning the Mexico Open in Puerto Vallarta on April 30.

Last three champions will return for this year's 3M Open

June 5, 2023
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.
Tony Finau reacts on the 18th hole after winning the 3M Open Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine, Minn. ]

Finau eager to defend 3M Open title as Woodland commits to play

June 26, 2023
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.
Fans cheered on players during the 2021 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

3M Open at a glance

July 22, 2023
General admission tickets for play on Thursday through Sunday are $65.
Justin Thomas reacted to a poor tee shot Thursday at the British Open at Royal Liverpool.

Struggling Thomas, Kuchar among latest to commit to 3M Open

July 21, 2023
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.
Tony Finau held his trophy after winning the 3M Open last year at the TPC in Blaine.

Finau, a big name now on PGA Tour, returns to 3M Open

July 22, 2023
Tony Finau developed a bond with Minnesota upon winning in Blaine, and the 3M Open tournament director calls his return a "game changer."
A large gallery watched action on the 18th hole during the final day of last year's 3M Open at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine.

3M Open starts: Everything you need to know, and players to watch

July 27, 2023
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.
Caleb VanArragon

From local champ to PGA pro, Blaine's VanArragon gets 3M Open invite

July 24, 2023
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.
Golf
July 25, 2023
Last year's 3M Open champion Tony Finau addresses the media at the PGA Tour's 3M Open in Blaine, Minn., on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

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.
Golf
July 26, 2023
Justin Thomas signs autographs for young fans at the PGA Tour's 3M Open in Blaine, Minn., on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. ] Elizabeth Flores • liz.flores

'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
July 26, 2023
Thomas Lehman, son of 1996 British Open champion and Minnesota native Tom Lehman, will make his PGA Tour debut Thursday at the 3M Open in Blaine,

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
July 26, 2023
Sepp Straka played in the pro-am event Wednesday for the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities.

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
July 26, 2023
Aaron Baddeley watched golfers on the practice green Tuesday at the TPC Twin Cities.

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
July 27, 2023
Last year's 3M Open champion Tony Finau addressed the media prior to this year's tournament.

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
July 27, 2023
Kathryn VanArragon won the Minnesota Women’s Amateur on Wednesday afternoon and on Thursday morning was at TPC Twin Cities to watch brother Caleb pl

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
July 27, 2023
Fans found a large tree for shade as they watched golfers make their way on the 18th fairway Thursday at the 3M Open in Blaine.

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
July 27, 2023
Brandt Snedeker looked over a putt on the 18th hole Thursday at the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

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
July 28, 2023
Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on the seventh green during the second round of the 3M Open Friday, July 28, 2023 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine

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
July 26, 2023
Alex Gaugert pulled the flag for his buddy Erik van Rooyen during a practice round Tuesday at the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities.

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
July 29, 2023
Tony Finau teed off on the 10th hole during the second round of the 3M Open on Friday at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

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.
Golf
July 30, 2023
Beau Hossler teed off on the 18th hole Sunday in the final round of the 3M Open in Blaine. Hossler made par to shoot 62 and tie the tournament record.

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.