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2026 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities: Field, Stakes and Betting Landscape
7/22/2026, 12:50:06 PM
Tournament Overview
The 2026 3M Open returns to TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, with play scheduled from Thursday through Sunday. First-round coverage begins at 7:45 a.m. Eastern and the final round at 7:15 a.m. Eastern. The event carries an $8.8 million purse, of which $1.584 million is awarded to the champion.
Field and FedEx Cup Implications
Defending champion Kurt Kitayama, who won the 2025 edition with a final-round 65, will attempt to retain his title while seeking his first victory of 2026 and his third since joining the PGA Tour in 2022. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama, Tom Kim, Maverick McNealy and Sam Stevens are also slated to compete.
With only three regular-season tournaments remaining before the FedEx Cup Playoffs, players are jockeying for a top-70 position that secures entry to the postseason. Scheffler leads the season-long points race, while Kitayama sits at No. 32, Kim at No. 35 and Matsuyama at No. 37 in the FedEx Cup standings.
Odds and Betting Landscape
DraftKings’ odds snapshot released on July 21 lists Scheffler as the overwhelming favorite, prompting many bettors to consider “insurance” wagers that exclude him. CBS Sports provides a detailed odds table: Scheffler at 5/2, Kitayama at 23-1, Matsuyama at 28-1, Tom Kim at 29-1, Jake Knapp at 34-1, Jackson Koivun at 36-1, Jackson Suber at 44-1, Max Homa at 51-1 and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen at 66-1.
The betting market reflects Scheffler’s dominant form: he has recorded ten top-5 finishes (including ties) this season. Conversely, analysts note his limited history at TPC Twin Cities—T-28 in 2022 and T-26 in 2021—suggesting a modest chance of a repeat victory despite his overall strength.
Player Form and Statistical Outlook
Scheffler leads the PGA Tour in adjusted scoring and boasts the highest percentage of “par-breakers” per hole played. His recent T-4 finish at Royal Birkdale underscores his ball-striking prowess, though he fell short on the greens.
Kitayama entered 2026 with a notable win at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational and a solid defensive record, having made the cut in all four majors this year.
Tom Kim, fresh from a Scottish Open victory, has elevated his iron play and confidence, though a missed cut at The Open briefly stalled his momentum.
Hideki Matsuyama, a former Masters champion, has posted back-to-back T-14 finishes at the Travelers Championship and The Open, indicating a resurgence.
Fantasy Golf Considerations
Fantasy analysts warn that Scheffler will likely be the most-owned player and a captain choice at the Tour Championship, making him a “must-have” to avoid significant point losses. The relatively easy par-71 layout of TPC Twin Cities, which proved the lowest-scoring course of the 2025 season, further amplifies the incentive to roster Scheffler.
What’s Next
Following the 3M Open, the FedEx Cup Playoffs commence with the Wyndham Championship, after which the top 70 players will qualify for the Tour Championship. Scheffler’s performance in Minnesota will be pivotal in maintaining his lead heading into the final stretch of the season.
