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Ben Kohles Fires 62 to Lead 2026 3M Open

7/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ben Kohles shot a 9-under-par 62 to lead the 2026 3M Open.
Kohles hit 17 of 18 greens, led greens-in-regulation, and eagled the 18th.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler posted a 6-under-par 65, three shots behind Kohles.
Jackson Koivun recorded a bogey-free 64, his lowest round in 43 career outings.

History

Historical Context

Tiger Woods set a modern benchmark in August 2000 by shooting a 62, eight under par, at the PGA Championship at Valhalla. Sixteen years later, Ben Kohles duplicated the 62 at the 2026 3M Open, highlighting the PGA Tour’s expanding professional scoring depth and prompting calls for tougher course setups in future tournaments.

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Story summary

Ben Kohles shot a 9-under-par 62 to lead the 2026 3M Open.
Kohles hit 17 of 18 greens, led greens-in-regulation, and eagled the 18th.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler posted a 6-under-par 65, three shots behind Kohles.
Jackson Koivun recorded a bogey-free 64, his lowest round in 43 career outings.

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