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Scheffler Eyes 3M Open Win Amidst Weaker Field
22 Jul
Summary
- Scottie Scheffler is the top pick despite a winless season.
- Ben Kohles shows consistent form with strong driving and approach.
- Brice Garnett seeks a strong performance to retain tour status.
Scottie Scheffler, despite a season lacking wins, is favored to win the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. The course's emphasis on precision from tee to green, rather than putting, plays to Scheffler's strengths. While not facing an elite field, Scheffler's statistical excellence makes him a prime candidate for victory.
Ben Kohles continues his recent good form, with solid driving and approach metrics, and has a decent history at the 3M Open. His performance at the John Deere Classic, despite a final hole error, and subsequent t-15 finish at the ISCO Championship, highlights his current consistency.
Longshot contenders include Ryder Cowan, an amateur making his professional debut after a strong U.S. Open showing, and Brice Garnett, who is aiming for a high finish to secure his PGA Tour status. Garnett, a streaky player, has shown recent form, including a t-4 at the RBC Canadian Open, and has a positive scoring average at TPC Twin Cities. Hank Lebioda is another longshot with a history at the event, known for his wedge play, though hampered by driving and putting. He sits 141st in the FedEx Cup, with a notable t-14 at the Valspar Championship bolstering his position.
