3M Open 2026

Congratulations to everyone who backed Ryan Fox at The Open last week. It was brilliant to see him deliver on one of golf's biggest stages and hopefully plenty of you were able to enjoy the ride. As always, though, there's no time to dwell for too long, as the PGA Tour heads straight back into action this week for the 3M Open in Minnesota.

TPC Twin Cities hosts the event once again, a modern Arnold Palmer design that has become one of the more entertaining stops on the PGA Tour schedule. Measuring just over 7,400 yards and playing to a par 71, the course is generous from the tee but demands quality approach play into well-protected greens. Water is in play on 15 holes, creating plenty of opportunities for mistakes despite the low scoring we usually see. Winning totals have regularly reached 20-under-par or better, so players will need to keep the foot down all week if they're going to contend.

Birdies are the currency around TPC Twin Cities. Strong ball-strikers who can create plenty of opportunities with their irons tend to thrive here, while a hot putter is often needed to separate themselves over the weekend. Driving distance can certainly be an advantage, but accuracy shouldn't be overlooked with water lurking throughout the property. Strokes Gained: Approach, Birdie or Better Percentage and Par 5 Scoring are all statistics I'll be paying close attention to when assessing this week's field.

With the FedEx Cup Playoffs just around the corner, this tournament always brings an added sense of urgency. Some players are looking to cement their place inside the playoff positions, while others know this is one of their final opportunities to save their season. That often makes for aggressive golf, plenty of leaderboard movement and another entertaining week.

Hopefully we can build on last week's story of surprise winners, and maybe find one of our own this week.

Steven Fisk 1pt ew 80/1 (10 places Powers)

Steven Fisk arrives at the 3M Open in confident mood following his victory at the ISCO Championship two weeks ago, the alternate event to the Scottish Open. That win showcased his ability to handle pressure and convert chances, something that will serve him well at TPC Twin Cities.

His only previous appearance here didn’t go to plan, with a sloppy weekend seeing him slide to a disappointing solo 74th. However, that result looks more like an outlier given his recent form and growing confidence on the PGA Tour.

With victories now at both the ISCO Championship and last year’s Sanderson Farms Championship, Fisk has proven he can get the job done when in contention. If he can tidy up the mistakes that cost him here previously, there’s every reason to expect a much stronger showing this week.

William Mouw 1pt ew 60/1 (10 places Boyles)

William Mouw looks like one of the more interesting outsiders in this week's field as he continues to build on what has already been an impressive breakthrough season. The American claimed his maiden PGA Tour title at last year's ISCO Championship and returned to defend that crown in solid fashion recently, finishing tied 10th to show there has been no drop-off in confidence or form.

His course form also catches the eye. Mouw made his debut at TPC Twin Cities last year and immediately looked at home, finishing tied seventh after four excellent rounds. That's no surprise when you look at the underlying numbers, with the 25-year-old ranking 37th on the PGA Tour in Strokes Gained: Approach and 41st in Driving Accuracy this season. Those are two areas that regularly separate the contenders from the rest of the field around this layout.

With proven winning credentials, encouraging recent form and a strong first impression of TPC Twin Cities already on his CV, Mouw looks capable of another big week. If the putter warms up alongside his typically reliable ball-striking, I wouldn't be surprised to see him firmly in the mix once again on Sunday.

Emiliano Grillo 1pt ew 50/1 (10 places Powers)

Emiliano Grillo arrives at the 3M Open without the standout recent results of some of his rivals, but there are enough encouraging signs to suggest he could be ready to contend. His only top-10 finish of the season came at the Valspar Championship back in March, before a difficult spell saw him miss three consecutive cuts across April and May. Since then, however, the Argentine has steadied the ship, making five straight cuts coming into this week and gradually rebuilding some momentum.

Few players in this field can match Grillo's record at TPC Twin Cities. In six previous appearances he has missed the cut just once, while his course form includes an excellent runner-up finish and a tied third. It's clearly a venue that suits his eye, with his dependable tee-to-green game consistently giving him plenty of birdie opportunities on a course where quality iron play is regularly rewarded.

While he may not arrive in red-hot form, Grillo's combination of improving consistency and outstanding course history makes him an intriguing option this week. If he can produce the same level of ball-striking that has brought him so much success around TPC Twin Cities in the past, another strong finish is well within reach.

Zac Blair 1pt ew 100/1 (10 places Powers)

Zac Blair is quietly putting together one of the best runs of his PGA Tour career and looks capable of carrying that momentum into the 3M Open. Despite playing just ten events this season, he has already recorded three top-10 finishes and arrives in Minnesota on the back of consecutive top-10s at the John Deere Classic and the ISCO Championship. Confidence is clearly high, and he's playing with the freedom that often leads to another big result.

His course record at TPC Twin Cities is mixed but encouraging. Blair finished tied 13th on debut in 2023 before missing the cut the following year, while a tied 44th last season was respectable without ever seriously threatening the leaders. He returns this week in far better form than on any of those previous visits, giving every reason to believe he can improve on those results.

One of Blair's biggest strengths has always been his iron play, and TPC Twin Cities is a course that regularly rewards players who excel with their approach shots. The generous landing areas should also help negate any lack of power off the tee, allowing him to lean on his precision into the greens. Arriving in arguably the best form of his career, I wouldn't be surprised to see Blair produce another strong showing this week.