FedEx Cup Qualification Pressure Mounts as Scheffler Makes 3M Open Debut
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler seeks first victory since January while Michael Kim leads after historic round
The PGA Tour’s regular season has entered its final stretch, with the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota serving as the opening event of the three-tournament run-up to the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The tournament carries significant weight for the field, as players compete to secure positions within the top 70 of the FedEx Cup standings to qualify for the playoffs in Memphis.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is set to compete in the 3M Open for the first time in his career. The American is aiming to end a winless streak on the PGA Tour that dates back to his victory at the American Express in late January 2026. Despite a strong start to the week, Scheffler’s form cooled by Friday as he looks to make a move on the final day.
Michael Kim currently leads the tournament after recording the 16th round in PGA Tour history with a score under 60 during the second round. His performance has placed him at the top of the leaderboard, ahead of a field that includes Hideki Matsuyama, Sungjae Im, Max Homa, Tom Kim, Gary Woodland, Jackson Koivun, and Maverick McNealy.
The stakes are high for those hovering around the top 70 in the rankings, with the next three weeks presenting critical opportunities to solidify playoff positioning. The pressure is expected to intensify as the field narrows and the remaining regular-season events approach, culminating in the playoff commencement in Memphis.
Coverage of the 3M Open is available across multiple platforms. PGA Tour Live will broadcast from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Early television coverage on Golf Channel and streaming via the NBC Sports App runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Live television coverage on CBS and Paramount+, along with streaming on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App, is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
