On July 25th, Adam Svensson fired a course-record 11-under 60 with a walk-off eagle to lead the 3M Open after a day of low scores and emotional tributes.
3M OPEN, ROUND 1
- Adam Svensson stole the show at TPC Twin Cities, capping a career day with a walk-off eagle on 18 to post a course-record 11-under 60 and seize the lead after a self-described "rough year."
- Supporting stat or quote: Svensson called it the "best putting round of his career," crediting his caddy for giving him a "good line" on the final, historic putt.
- Human angle or fun fact: Players, including Rickie Fowler, wore black ribbons in memory of Kayla Hale, wife of a tour rep. Fowler noted, "Cody's part of the family out here," highlighting the tour's tight-knit community.
THE CHASE FOR HISTORY & THE BUBBLE
- The morning belonged to Sam Stevens' "59 watch" as he reached 9-under through 14. He ultimately tied with Thorbjørn Olesen for second, admitting he took a risk on 18 to "give it a crack" at history.
- Supporting stat or quote: The low scores were fueled by soft, receptive greens from overnight rain, which players described as "point and shoot" golf.
- Human angle or fun fact: Max Homa, who shot a 5-under 66, is playing under unique pressure as he's on "baby watch" and awaiting a call that could send him home at any moment.
Quick Hits
Jake Knapp's hole-out eagle • Kevin Kisner's bat video clarification • The stacked group on the par-3 13th
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