The 3M Open’s Best Contenders
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3M open has a strong field in 2025 and driving distance and putting should be important with particularly wet and soft conditions
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July 23, 2025
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Fessional and Amateur Golffor Break80 AuthorJul 23, 2025, 07:39pm EDTBLAINE, MINNESOTA - JULY 27: Matt Kuchar of the United States acknowledges the crowd after holing
More out on the 18th holeduring the third round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities on July 27, 2024 in Blaine, Minnesota, in this volatile climate
Nevertheless, (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Getty Images Heavy rains batter TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, MN, halting Wednesday’s -Am and further softening an already wet course
On the other hand, The saturated fairways, receptive greens, and thick rough at TPC Twin Cities will favor long hitters even more this year than in the past
Previous winners include Tony Finau, Cameron Champ, and Matt Wolff
Last year’s winner, Jhonattan Vegas, ranks 41st in driving distance on the longer side of the PGA Tour
The 3M Open features its strongest field in years, with World No. 11 Maverick McNealy, No
At the same time, 22 Sam Burns, No
Additionally, 24 Chris Gotterup, and No. 29 Sungjae Im all in the lineup
Nevertheless, Sam Burns may seem the obvious favorite as both a long hitter and solid putter, but he has played the tournament just twice in the past five years, finishing T-12 and T-32
Furthermore, McNealy, meanwhile, has a stronger track record at the event, with a 3rd-place finish and a T-16 (something worth watching)
Furthermore, Chris Gotterup enters on a hot streak after winning the Scottish Open and finishing third at The Open Championship (noteworthy indeed)
While he has two previous appearances at the 3M Open without a top-25 finish, his power off the tee makes him well suited to the softened course, given the current landscape
However, back-to-back high-pressure weeks could lead to fatigue
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Keith Mitchell of the United States plays a shot from a, in this volatile climate
More bunker during the AT&T Pebble Beach -Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 03, 2024 in Pebble Beach, California (something worth watching). (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Getty Images Keith Mitchell has had a lukewarm season but currently ranks 13th in strokes gained off the tee, considering recent developments
A rare visitor to Minnesota, Mitchell needs a strong performance to stay on track for the FedEx Cup Playoffs in Memphis
Moreover, While his putting has been cold, a few hot rounds could make him a legitimate contender
On the other hand, MORE FOR YOU town favorite Franky Capan III returns to the field, given the current landscape
He made the cut in a previous 3M Open appearance and, ing a strong 2024 season on the Korn Ferry Tour, expectations are high for him to do the same or better this year
When choosing a potential winner at this year’s 3M Open, lean heavily on driving and putting stats (an important development)
Birdies are a must, amid market uncertainty
With wind expected to pick up on Saturday and Sunday and the course playing soft, performance off the tee will be critical
Additionally, Editorial StandardsRes & PermissionsLOADING PLAYER (quite telling).
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