Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Scheffler Leads FedEx Cup Record, Eyes 3M Open Win

7/22/2026

50 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Scheffler Seeks Win

Scottie Scheffler tees off at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, seeking his first win since January.
Ticket sales rose 25 percent as 3M bought extra tickets for fans watching Scheffler.
Scheffler leads the FedEx Cup with ten top-5 finishes and five runner-ups, a ShotLink-era record.
He entered after a T-4 at the British Open and a 178-day winless streak to avoid three weeks off before the FedEx Cup playoffs.

Summary

Brennan Battles

The tournament’s straightforward setup this year favors players with high strokes-gained off the tee and iron proximity.
TPC Twin Cities’ layout rewards long drivers with several water-lined holes on the back nine that test accuracy.
Water hazards on the right side of the back nine are the primary challenge for bombers like Michael Brennan.
Past winners Kurt Kitayama and Matthew Wolff have leveraged the venue’s “mile-hitters” advantage to win.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 the PGA Tour introduced the FedEx Cup, a season-long points race capped by a $10 million bonus pool and won by Tiger Woods at the inaugural Tour Championship. The format spurred fan-engagement tactics that persist today; at the 2024 3M Open, Scottie Scheffler leads the FedEx Cup standings while sponsor 3M’s extra tickets lifted sales 25 percent.

1 of 3

Scheffler Seeks Win

Scottie Scheffler tees off at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, seeking his first win since January.
Ticket sales rose 25 percent as 3M bought extra tickets for fans watching Scheffler.
Scheffler leads the FedEx Cup with ten top-5 finishes and five runner-ups, a ShotLink-era record.
He entered after a T-4 at the British Open and a 178-day winless streak to avoid three weeks off before the FedEx Cup playoffs.

1 / 3