The 120th U.S. Open starts at sunrise Thursday, and for the sixth time, the challenge will be the West Course at Winged Foot. The coronavirus moved the event from mid-June to mid-September, causing a pair of dramatic changes
Tyler Koivisto, 27, wore a cap that advertised a buddy's headcover business called Stymie Golf Supply, a little like underdog Rocky Balboa's robe that promoted Shamrock Meats.
Collin Morikawa, who at age 23 won last week's PGA Championship, was runner-up at the 2019 3M Open in Blaine. "That Sunday helped me ease into what that final-round pressure turns into," he said.
Collin Morikawa, Matthew Wolff and Viktor Hovland were fresh faces on the pro tour at the 2019 3M Open. On Sunday, they shot 64, 65 and 66 in the final round of the PGA Championship.
Richy Werenski holed a flop shot from the 16th fairway for a five-point eagle and birdied the last for a one-point victory over former Spring Lake Park golfer Troy Merritt on Sunday.
Tournament organizers are looking forward to a more normal 2021, when the 3M Open will be held July 19-25, and have already started the work of courting sponsors.
Michael Thompson and Richy Werenski lead Tony Finau and Charl Schwartzel by two shots and Max Homa by three heading into Sunday's final round in Blaine
Denny McCarthy played alone because of the PGA Tour's "timed-out" policy that is part of its protocols for players on their way back from testing positive for COVID-19. He shot 64 on Saturday.