Ben Kohles opened the 3M Open with a nine-under 62 at TPC Twin Cities, setting an aggressive pace while Scottie Scheffler remained in touch with a six-under 65.
Key points
- Kohles opened with a nine-under-par 62.
- Scheffler began with a six-under 65.
- TPC Twin Cities is a par-71 layout measuring 7,431 yards.
The scoring started below the tournament baseline
Kohles converted an opening round that placed immediate pressure on the afternoon wave. Scheffler's 65 kept the world No. 1 close without requiring a perfect first day.
The 3M Open offers US$8.8 million and 500 FedExCup points to the winner, making every early advantage meaningful late in the regular season.
TPC Twin Cities rewards committed targets
Water and exposed sightlines can punish hesitation, but receptive scoring conditions create chances for players who control distance. The opening leaderboard reflected that balance.
The second round would test whether low scores were a one-day window or the start of a weekend shootout.
Boda8 Sport analysis
Analysis: A 62 creates attention, not protection. Kohles still needed to rebuild the round from level on Friday while Scheffler could apply pressure without chasing every flag.
Boda8 Sport will watch approach proximity and bogey avoidance because both separate a fast start from a four-round challenge.
Sources reviewed
- 01PGA Tour3M Open facts and figures21 Jul 2026
- 02CBS Sports2026 3M Open leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler trails Ben Kohles after Round 123 Jul 2026