Scottie Scheffler Draws 3,000 Fans at First 3M Open Appearance

Q: Will Scottie Scheffler's massive star power be enough to overcome a stunning seven-shot deficit against Michael Kim's historic, record-breaking performance?

Probably not by itself. Scheffler’s star power has energized the 3M Open and kept him the center of attention, but overcoming a seven-shot deficit will depend on his scoring, not his profile, and Michael Kim has given him a very hard target to catch. Kim’s 12-under 59 was not just a hot round; it was historic. It set a course record at TPC Twin Cities, was the lowest PGA Tour round of the season, and moved him to 14-under through 36 holes. He also did it with no bogeys, elite approach play and a putter that gained heavily on the field. That matters because TPC Twin Cities is a low-scoring course where leaders can keep making birdies rather than simply hang on. Scheffler is still dangerous. He opened with 65, sits at 7-under, and even in a frustrating second round still showed why he is world No. 1. His improved putting this week is an encouraging sign, and he has the consistency to post a very low weekend score. On a course where winning totals often push past 20-under, a charge is possible. But the size of the gap is real. Scheffler is outside the top 10 and needs not only a big weekend from himself but also some regression from Kim and the group at 11-under. History also suggests sub-60 rounds do not always turn into victories, yet Kim still has a three-shot cushion over his nearest chasers. Scheffler can contend, but Kim’s record-breaking play makes him the more likely story to hold up unless Scheffler goes exceptionally low over the weekend.

3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 24

Scottie Scheffler made his first appearance at the 3M Open on Thursday, giving Minnesota’s only PGA Tour event an added draw before his 12:44 p.m. Friday tee time.
About 3,000 fans were seen following the world No. 1 around TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, where large crowds turned out in near-perfect weather.
Families said the tournament has become a summer tradition, but Scheffler’s debut gave this year’s edition extra buzz and inspired some spectators to pick up golf themselves.
The turnout underscored the 3M Open’s appeal beyond the leaderboard, with fans pointing to the walkable course, food and atmosphere as reasons they return each year.

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Will Scottie Scheffler's massive star power be enough to overcome a stunning seven-shot deficit against Michael Kim's historic, record-breaking performance?

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