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Scottie Scheffler Leads Field at the 2026 3M Open Amid FedEx Cup Race
7/22/2026, 12:56:18 AM
Core Event: Scheffler’s Quest at TPC Twin Cities
The 2026 3M Open tees off on Thursday, July 23 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota and runs through the weekend. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler headlines a 144-player field, carrying the FedEx Cup lead into the event’s final full weekend of July. Scheffler arrives after a T-4 finish at The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale and is making his first appearance at the 3M Open. DraftKings odds list him at 5/2.
Background & Context
The 3M Open is the third-to-last regular-season stop before the FedEx Cup Playoffs. With only the Rocket Classic and the Wyndham Championship remaining, players outside the top 70 in the FedEx Cup standings are racing to secure a playoff berth. Defending champion Kurt Kitayama will attempt to become the tournament’s first back-to-back winner. Scheffler has not captured a victory since January, despite ten top-5 finishes this season.
Field Composition & Data
Tournament officials confirmed a 144-player field that includes 53 of the world’s top 125 golfers from 21 countries. Notable entrants besides Scheffler and Kitayama are Tom Kim (Genesis Scottish Open winner), Hideki Matsuyama (former Masters champion), Tony Finau, Jason Day, Brian Harman, and rising talent Jackson Koivun (NCAA champion).
The event offers $8.8 million in prize money, with a $1.584 million winner’s share. The course measures 7,431 yards and plays to a par of 71 (AP; Athlon Sports).
Scheffler’s statistical profile this season is highlighted by leading the PGA Tour in Strokes Gained: Total, Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green, greens-in-regulation, and scoring average.
Official Statements & Responses
> “The strength of this year’s field reflects the continued momentum of the 3M Open and the incredible support we've received from our fans, partners and volunteers,” — Hollis Cavner, 3M Open Executive Director
Data & Statistics
| Metric | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Odds for Scheffler | 5/2 | CBSSports |
| Top-5 finishes (season) | 10 (including ties) | GolfChannel |
| FedEx Cup standing | Leader | AP |
| Course length / Par | 7,431 yds / 71 | AP; Athlon Sports |
| Prize pool | $8.8 million; winner’s share $1.584 million | AP |
| Field size | 144 players; 53 in top 125; 21 nations | Fox9 |
| Defending champion | Kurt Kitayama (2025 winner) | Fox9 |
| Recent major winner | Ryan Fox (British Open) – withdrew | AP |
Implications for the FedEx Cup
The 3M Open awards 500 FedEx Cup points to the champion, a substantial boost for any player on the playoff bubble. Scheffler’s lead secures his spot in the postseason, while players such as Jason Day (No. 72), Brian Harman (No. 74), Tony Finau (No. 83), and rookie Johnny Keefer (No. 71) are contending for the final top-70 positions.
What’s Next
Following the 3M Open, the Wyndham Championship will determine the final FedEx Cup playoff field, after which the FedEx St. Jude Championship launches the postseason.
