3M Open Sets Round 2 Tee Times, Tom Kim Starts at 8:40 a.m. ET

Q: With his recent Scottish Open win, does Tom Kim have the momentum to conquer the challenging TPC Twin Cities course?

Yes—Tom Kim has the form to contend at TPC Twin Cities, but “conquering” the course will depend on whether his improved iron play and putting hold up over a low-scoring weekend. The evidence for momentum is strong. Kim arrives two weeks removed from his Genesis Scottish Open victory, where he closed with a 64 for his fourth PGA Tour title. That win followed a season that also included a third-place finish at the U.S. Open, and over his last five tournaments he has averaged more than 2.0 strokes gained total, with especially strong approach numbers. That profile fits TPC Twin Cities well. The course is a par-71 that rewards aggressive scoring but punishes mistakes, with water in play on 15 holes. Success here typically requires precise approach play, controlled driving and enough birdies to keep pace in what often becomes a shootout. Kim’s recent strength with his irons is a major asset, and his improved putting gives him a better chance to convert opportunities on bentgrass greens. There are still reasons for caution. His past results at the 3M Open are solid rather than dominant—T26 in 2022 and T28 in 2025—and his off-the-tee play has not been his strongest statistical category this season. On a course where one loose swing can lead to a penalty, that matters. So the momentum is real, and Kim has the tools to challenge near the top. But with leaders already going very low, he looks more like a serious contender than a clear favorite to run away with the event.

3 articles · Updated · GOLF.com · Jul 23

Friday’s second round at the 2026 3M Open begins at 7:45 a.m. ET at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, with Tom Kim grouped with Charley Hoffman and Casey Jarvis at 8:40 a.m. ET off No. 10.
Kim arrives with fresh momentum after winning the Genesis Scottish Open two weeks ago with a final-round 64 for his fourth PGA Tour title, following a season with only two other top-10 finishes.
The afternoon’s marquee grouping goes off at 1:44 p.m. ET from No. 1, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im.
Coverage starts at 7:45 a.m. ET on PGA Tour Live via ESPN+, while Golf Channel airs the second round from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.