Following the conclusion of the major golf season, the PGA Tour now shifts focus to the 3M Open, which will be held at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota. This year, Scottie Scheffler is set to participate for the first time and enters the tournament as the top betting favorite. Defending champion Kurt Kitayama will also compete to reclaim his title.
With only three events left before the FedEx Cup Playoffs commence, the schedule is approaching a critical phase:
– 3M Open (July 23-26)
– Rocket Classic (July 30-Aug. 2)
– Wyndham Championship (Aug. 6-9)
At DraftKings Sportsbook, the odds for notable players to win the 3M Open are listed as follows:
– Scottie Scheffler +270
– Kurt Kitayama +1900
– Maverick McNealy +2100
– Hideki Matsuyama +2500
– Keith Mitchell +2500
– Jake Knapp +2700
– Jackson Koivun +2800
– Tom Kim +3000
– Pierceson Coody +3600
– Jackson Suber +3800
– Gary Woodland +4100
– Sam Stevens +4400
– Corey Conners +4500
– Jordan Smith +4600
– Sungjae Im +4600
– Max Homa +4600
– Tony Finau +4700
– Doug Ghim +4700
– Benjamin James +4800
– Sudarshan Yellamaraju +5000
– Mac Meissner +5200
– Michael Brennan +5400
– Max Greyserman +5500
– Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen +5600
– John Keefer +5700
– Aldrich Potgieter +5700
– Jason Day +5800
– Davis Thompson +5900
– Christiaan Bezuidenhout +5900
– Rasmus Hojgaard +6100
– Stephan Jaeger +6400
– Michael Kim +6900
– Taylor Pendrith +7000
– Steven Fisk +7000
– Ricky Castillo +7000
– Kevin Yu +7000
– Brian Harman +7400
– Beau Hossler +7400
– Taylor Moore +8000
– Rico Hoey +8000
– Preston Stout +8000
– Mackenzie Hughes +8400
Considering Scheffler as a favorite at +270, some may find better odds at Kalshi, where he was offering +300. Despite a rough week putting at the Open Championship, Scheffler came close to winning his second straight Claret Jug. His overall game from tee to green remains solid, and many anticipate he will secure another victory soon, having last won The American Express on January 25. Since then, he has consistently performed well, highlighted by three consecutive second-place finishes at prestigious tournaments.
Notably, this field is weaker compared to what Scheffler typically faces, presenting him with a prime opportunity. Kitayama’s remarkable -23 performance last year proves the potential for low scores, as no winner of the 3M Open has finished worse than -15.
In search of a sleeper pick, Jackson Suber at +3800 is gaining traction for his potential first PGA Tour victory. He showcased his ability during the Open Championship, leading after the first round before finishing T-28. His recent performances, including a sixth-place finish at the John Deere Classic and T-4 at the Canadian Open, indicate he is pushing toward a breakthrough.
For those looking at longshot bets, Lucas Glover at +12000 stands out. Recent finishes include T-3 at the John Deere Classic and T-5 at the ISCO Championship, suggesting he might be hitting his stride. Although Glover has struggled in past 3M Opens, he remains a player to watch given his recent form, having missed multiple cuts early in the season. His best finish at the 3M Open came during its inaugural year in 2019, where he tied for seventh.
