Tournament Dates: July 24–27, 2025
Location: TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minnesota
Purse: $8.4 Million | FedExCup Points: 500 to Winner
Broadcast: ESPN+, Golf Channel, CBS, Paramount+
Tournament Overview
The 2025 3M Open marks the penultimate event of the PGA Tour regular season, offering players one of the final chances to secure a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs. Held at the picturesque TPC Twin Cities, this Arnold Palmer-designed course features 27 water hazards and rewards aggressive shot-making with birdie opportunities. With Ryder Cup implications and playoff berths on the line, expect a high-stakes atmosphere and low scores across four days of elite competition.
Defending Champion
Jhonattan Vegas
2024 Winning Score: -17 (267)
Vegas has finished top-2 in two of the last three 3M Opens, making him a strong contender again.
Top Contenders & Betting Favorites
| Player | Odds to Win | Recent Form |
| Sam Burns | +1600 | 7 top-10s in last 10 events |
| Chris Gotterup | +1800 | Win at Scottish Open, 3rd at Royal Portrush |
| Maverick McNealy | +2000 | 4 top-23 finishes in last 5 starts |
| Wyndham Clark | +2800 | T4 at British Open, trending upward |
| Max Greyserman | +3000 | Solo 2nd last year at 3M Open |
Course Breakdown: TPC Twin Cities
| Feature | Details |
| Par | 71 |
| Yardage | 7,431 yards |
| Greens | Bentgrass (6,500 sq. ft. avg) |
| Hazards | 27 water hazards across 15 holes |
| Signature Hole | Par-5 18th – dramatic water carry and eagle potential |
Course Style: Parkland layout with risk-reward holes and firm, fast conditions.
Scoring Trends: Historically plays under par; 2024 scoring average was 70.39 (-0.61).
Key Stats for Success
Strokes Gained: Approach – Crucial for navigating water-heavy layout.
Birdie or Better % – Aggressive play rewarded on par-5s and short par-4s.
Scrambling – Water and bunkers demand recovery skills.
Strategic Storylines
FedExCup Bubble Watch: Only top 70 advance to playoffs. Players like Rickie Fowler, Davis Riley, and Emiliano Grillo are fighting for position.
Ryder Cup Implications: U.S. and European captains watching closely. Keegan Bradley may qualify as both captain and player.
Weather Outlook: Mid-80s with potential afternoon storms. Morning rounds may offer softer greens and scoring chances.
Top-10 Value: Max Greyserman (+300) – finished solo 2nd last year
Nationality Prop: Antoine Rozner to beat Perez & Pavon (+150) – strong approach stats
Top-20 Combo: Burns, Gotterup, McNealy – trending form and favorable odds
