3M PGA Golf Picks
Who Wins
Date: Jul 25-28, 2024
The 3M Open is a prestigious golf tournament on the PGA Tour held at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, a suburb north of Minneapolis. The event debuted in 2019 and is sponsored by the Minnesota-based company 3M.
TPC Twin Cities, formerly known as the 3M Championship, is the host venue, featuring a par 71 course covering approximately 7,431 yards. The course is notable for its numerous water hazards, affecting around 9 or 10 holes and contributing to its reputation as one of the top courses on the tour for balls landing in the water.
The forecast indicates calm conditions, suggesting a winning score of approximately 18 or 19 under par. The course’s lengthy rough and water hazards pose challenges for players aiming for low scores, emphasizing the importance of accurate drives to avoid penalties.
The greens at TPC Twin Cities are made of bentgrass and are generally receptive, encouraging an aggressive approach. Players often face wedge shots from distances of 75 to 125 yards, contributing to a higher Greens in Regulation (GIR) percentage. Approaches from 175 to 200 yards are also critical, with a GIR percentage over 3% higher compared to the tour average, rewarding strategic play and positioning.
Key factors for success at the 3M Open include strong Strokes Gained: Approach, favoring skilled ball-strikers, and Strokes Gained: Putting, given the expected low winning score. Birdies or Better Gained is crucial, as is Bogey Avoidance to handle the hazards effectively. Performance on the lengthy par 3 holes, especially from distances of 200 yards and beyond, also plays a significant role due to three par 3s falling within this range.
Our Picks –
Tony Finau @12/1
Finau loves it here, he won it back in 2022 and managed a good top 10 finish last year, we see another big weekend at TPC Twin Cities in Minneapolis, for the American.
Lee Hodges @70/1 E/W
Last years winner at a massive -24 is at 70/1…. ok he may not of set the world on fire since winning here but to defend his title at this odds is worth a punt.
J.T Poston @35/1
Another player who shone here last year claiming 2nd spot is at huge odds, could he go a step further and win it?
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