Michael Kim begins the 3M Open third round at 14 under and three shots clear after Friday's 59, but moving day resets the tournament around course management rather than history.
Key points
- Kim leads at 14 under after rounds of 69 and 59.
- Ben Kohles begins the weekend three shots behind.
- The cut fell at two under par.
The leaderboard begins again on Saturday
Kim's 59 moved him clear, while Kohles remained closest at 11 under and several players followed at 10 under. The cut at two under kept a broad field within reach of a low weekend.
A leader after an exceptional round must accept that the next card is unlikely to look the same.
TPC Twin Cities still offers movement
The course can produce birdie runs, so a three-shot margin does not remove pressure. Water and exposed targets also make defensive golf difficult if a player loses distance control.
Saturday's task is to choose where to remain aggressive without protecting the lead too early.
Boda8 Sport analysis
Analysis: Kim's advantage is numerical, but his challenge is emotional. Comparing every Saturday hole with Friday's 59 would create unnecessary pressure.
Boda8 Sport will watch fairways, proximity and three-putt avoidance because ordinary efficiency is enough to keep a historic round valuable.
Sources reviewed
- 01PGA Tour3M Open leaderboardAccessed 25 Jul 2026
- 02Golf Channel3M Open third-round tee times and how to watch24 Jul 2026