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Kohles Eagles Final Hole, Leads 3M Open by Two
24 Jul
Summary
- Ben Kohles eagled the 18th hole for a two-shot lead.
- Scottie Scheffler is three strokes behind the leader.
- Kohles' opening 62 was a career-best round.
Ben Kohles fired a career-best 9-under 62, highlighted by an eagle on the final hole, to seize a two-shot lead after the opening round of the 3M Open. The 36-year-old's stellar performance at TPC Twin Cities placed him ahead of top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, who trails by three strokes in his first appearance at the event.
Scheffler, coming off a strong showing at the British Open, navigated a mixed round with five birdies on the back nine to finish at 65. Emiliano Grillo, Jackson Koivun, and Gary Woodland are also in contention, each opening with 64s. Koivun, a recent professional, achieved his lowest career score, while Grillo experienced a strong start but faltered slightly on the closing holes.
Kohles' journey to the lead included a remarkable nine-hole stretch where he birdied every other hole. This performance comes after a near-win at the John Deere Classic three weeks prior, where a final-hole double bogey relegated him to third place. Defending champion Kurt Kitayama posted a 68 in the first round.
