3M Open adds two stars
The 3M Open will bring Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth to TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, during event week from July 20 through July 26 in 2026, with both commitments confirmed.
Scheffler and Spieth will make their tournament debuts, giving Minnesota’s only PGA Tour stop a rare pairing of American stars one week after The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in England.
Scheffler gives field its anchor
Scheffler committed on May 1, and 3M Open officials announced that the world No. 1-ranked golfer would compete in Minnesota’s only PGA Tour event at TPC Twin Cities, north of Minneapolis, during the July 20 through July 26 event week.
The Official World Golf Ranking listed Scheffler at No. 1 for week 27 of 2026, keeping him ahead of every player currently tied to the Minnesota field before tournament week.
Spieth adds a second debut
Spieth joined the 2026 3M Open field in July, adding another familiar name to a tournament in a demanding calendar slot after The Open Championship in England each summer season.
The commitment gives Spieth a new stop after Royal Birkdale, where he returns to the course where he won the 2017 Open Championship, still his latest major title.
Open week shapes the surprise
The event week starts one day after The Open Championship ends, a schedule spot that often limits travel from the United Kingdom to Minnesota for top players and support teams.
That timing makes the Scheffler and Spieth debuts notable because both players chose Blaine immediately after the final men’s major championship of 2026 at Royal Birkdale in England for competition.
Tournament rounds start July 23
The PGA Tour schedule lists competitive rounds from July 23 through July 26 at TPC Twin Cities, with Kurt Kitayama listed as the defending champion for the 2026 Minnesota event.
The tournament calendar lists July 20 through July 26 as a full event week, covering practice, fan programming, hospitality, and tournament competition in Blaine, Minnesota, culminating in the on-site finish on Sunday.
Purse stays below bigger stops
The 2026 3M Open purse is listed at $8.8 million, placing the event below many larger PGA Tour prize funds on the regular summer schedule in Minnesota during late July.
The Wyndham Championship is listed at $8.5 million, while the FedEx St. Jude Championship carries $20 million, placing Minnesota between those two prize levels on the tour schedule that follows.
Spieth seeks more points
Jordan Spieth entered July near the FedExCup playoff bubble, with public points tables placing him around the low 50s before the 2026 3M Open field gathered in Minnesota for competition.
That position gives Spieth a practical reason to add starts, since the PGA Tour postseason depends on points earned before the regular season closes in early August that year.
Spieth ranking shows pressure
The Official World Golf Ranking listed Spieth at No. 54 before his 3M Open commitment, reflecting a drop from his former world No. 1 status during July before Minnesota play.
Even with that ranking, Spieth remains a major name because he owns three major championship titles and has carried wide fan interest through his PGA Tour career in American golf.
Other names deepen the field
Hideki Matsuyama, Billy Horschel, Gary Woodland, and defending champion Kurt Kitayama were also named among the current 3M Open field commitments for 2026 in Minnesota before the July event begins.
That mix gives the event former major winners, experienced PGA Tour players, and a returning champion, making the Blaine field deeper than usual for late July competition in 2026.
Kitayama returns with proof
Kitayama returns after winning the 2025 3M Open and collecting $1.51 million plus 500 FedExCup points at TPC Twin Cities last July as defending champion there in Blaine for 2026.
The 2025 victory moved Kitayama from outside the top 100 in FedExCup points toward a postseason push, underscoring how much Minnesota can matter before the playoffs start in August.
TPC Twin Cities sets the test
TPC Twin Cities plays as a par-71 course at 7,431 yards on the PGA Tour overview, offering players a long tournament test in Blaine during July competition week.
The course has hosted the 3M Open since the event joined the PGA Tour schedule in 2019, replacing an earlier senior tour presence on the same property in Blaine.
3M Open fund adds local impact
The 3M Open Fund has contributed $9 million to the community since 2019, with more than 1.25 million youth and young adults reached through local giving programs in Minnesota.
That charity role adds local weight beyond leaderboards, because Minnesota’s PGA Tour event connects tournament week with community grants and youth programs across the Twin Cities each summer.
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Minnesota gets a wider spotlight
The player list gives the 2026 3M Open a wider national sports angle, with Scheffler and Spieth committed during a busy golf month after The Open Championship ends at Royal Birkdale.
For Minnesota fans, the headline is simple. A world No. 1, a three-time major winner, and a defending 3M Open champion are expected in Blaine during tournament week.
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Do Scheffler and Spieth make the 2026 3M Open a must-watch Minnesota stop, or does the post-Open travel schedule still matter most? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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