The 3M Open runs July 23–26 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. With $8.8 million in prize money and 500 FedExCup points available, this stop arrives at a critical moment — the playoff push is close, and the players on the bubble know exactly what this week means.

Event Details at a Glance

  • Dates: July 23–26, 2026
  • Location: TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, MN
  • Purse: $8,800,000
  • FedExCup Points to Winner: 500
  • Previous Winner: Kurt Kitayama ($1,512,000)

Kitayama Back to Defend

Kurt Kitayama won here last year and takes this week’s first tee with the confidence that comes from knowing a course well. He’s a precise ball-striker who doesn’t rely on overpowering a layout, which fits TPC Twin Cities well. The field will be watching to see whether he can replicate that performance with a target on his back.

The Course

TPC Twin Cities is a Arnold Palmer design that plays as a par 71 stretching just over 7,400 yards. The layout moves through tree-lined corridors with water in play on several holes, demanding accuracy off the tee more than raw distance.

The greens run fast and true, which rewards players who arrive with their iron game and putting in sync. Scoring can get low when conditions are calm — Minnesota summers can produce ideal playing weather — but wind changes the equation quickly. Players who adjust their aggression based on daily conditions rather than chasing a number tend to hold up better across four rounds.

What’s at Stake

Late July on the PGA Tour is crunch time for FedExCup standings. The postseason is weeks away, and 500 points can be the difference between a comfortable position and scrambling to survive the first playoff event. Expect a motivated field with players who have something to prove and not much time left to prove it.

That urgency tends to produce competitive, tightly contested leaderboards through the weekend.

Shawn Costello’s Perspective

PGA Master Professional Shawn Costello sees the 3M Open as one of the more underrated events of the summer — a week where course management and late-season focus separate the contenders from the pretenders.

According to Shawn Costello, TPC Twin Cities asks straightforward questions and expects clean answers. Players who try to manufacture something that isn’t there usually pay for it. The ones who stay disciplined, manage the tree-lined holes with patience, and trust their putting tend to find themselves in the mix come Sunday.

About Shawn Costello

Shawn Costello is a PGA Master Professional with decades of experience in instruction, player development, and the game at the highest levels. His work spans competitive coaching, club fitting, and course strategy — built on a foundation of fundamentals that apply whether you’re playing your first round or chasing a tour card. Follow along for weekly insights, tournament previews, and a closer look at what separates good players from great ones.