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World No. 1 Scheffler Debuts at 3M Open; Tickets Up 25%

7/23/2026

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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler debuted Thursday at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota to avoid a three-week break before the FedEx Cup Playoffs after his January win at The American Express.
Executive director Hollis Cavner said ticket sales are up 25-30 percent, surpassing last year’s totals.
The tournament’s PGA Tour contract runs through 2030, but the two-track system starting 2028 leaves its future status unclear.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 the PGA Tour launched the FedEx Cup, awarding Tiger Woods a $10 million playoff prize and moving The Players Championship to May while adding a Fall Series to keep players active after the regular season. That change underlies today’s 3M Open deal through 2030 and the two-track schedule championed by commissioner Hollis Cavner, tying larger purses to broadcasters such as CBS and ESPN.

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Story summary

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler debuted Thursday at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota to avoid a three-week break before the FedEx Cup Playoffs after his January win at The American Express.
Executive director Hollis Cavner said ticket sales are up 25-30 percent, surpassing last year’s totals.
The tournament’s PGA Tour contract runs through 2030, but the two-track system starting 2028 leaves its future status unclear.

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