Shocking 3M Open Withdrawals | Tony Finau Reacts as PGA Tour Stars Pull Out!
The PGA Tour season is heating up as the FedEx Cup Playoffs approach—but the 3M Open has been rocked by a wave of shocking withdrawals. Big names like Ryan Gerard, Thomas Detry, and more have dropped out, leaving fans and analysts stunned. Is burnout from an overloaded schedule to blame? 👀
Meanwhile, six-time PGA Tour winner Tony Finau shares his thoughts on the evolving field and why TPC Twin Cities is a ball-striker’s paradise. With the field changing rapidly and playoff stakes sky-high, the 3M Open has become one of the most unpredictable events of the season.
📍 Find out what’s really happening behind the scenes, what Rory McIlroy had to say about PGA Tour fatigue, and why Finau still believes in this tournament’s growing strength.
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The PGA Tour season is approaching its boiling point and the pressure is mounting as the FedEx Cup playoffs loom. The 3M Open, positioned right after the Open Championship, has emerged as a crucial battleground for players hoping to make a final leap in the standings. But instead of a straightforward buildup, the tournament has been overshadowed by an unexpected wave of player withdrawals. And now Tony Fenel’s reaction is capturing attention. Despite the high stakes and a multi-million dollar purse on the line, eight players have already withdrawn from the 3M Open on Friday. Tim Whiting was the first to pull out, followed by Brian Campbell and Thomas to try on Saturday, both of whom currently sit inside the top 50 in FedEx Cup points and have claimed PGA Tour wins this season. Even Ryan Gerard, fresh off his first PGA Tour victory at the Barracuda Championship, opted to sit out despite his recent momentum. These withdrawals opened the door for fresh talent. Joseph Bramarlet, Dylan Wu, and Pierce Sunkudi were added to the field as well as Haong Lee who is coming off a top five finish at the open. As the lineup continued to shuffle, additional lastminute exits came from Rakuya Hashino, Stefan Joerger, Anders Albertson, and Alejandro Toasty. Whether it’s the jet lag from Royal Portrait, looming playoff positioning, or just burnout from a packed schedule, the sudden changes have raised eyebrows across the golf world. Yet, amid all the chaos, Tony Fen, a six-time PGA Tour winner and defending champion at TPC Twin Cities, offered a more optimistic perspective. I in his pre-ournament press conference, Fenow responded to a question about the evolving field strength. I think I’ve always said it. The more guys play this course, the more they’ll continue to come back. It’s great to see the field getting stronger each year. That trend will likely continue as more players recognize the value of this event. Fenel, known for his consistent ball striking, believes the 3M open suits a particular kind of player. This course rewards great ball strikers, he explained. There’s danger lurking on almost every hole. You can find water on nearly all of them. That kind of setup really highlights the best ball strikers. It’s no surprise that as more top tier players try it, they’ll start to appreciate the challenge. As a player who thrives under pressure and possesses a calm demeanor, Fenow’s presence on the leaderboard brings added intensity to an already pivotal tournament. Still, the rash of withdrawals begs a bigger question. Why are so many players opting out at such a critical time? It’s a question that’s been circling the tour all season. While there’s no single cause, many point to overscheduling as the main culprit. Rory Mroy, a four-time major champion, has been especially vocal about the issue. “I think 47 or 50 tournaments a year is too many,” Mroy said recently, highlighting the emotional and physical toll on players. He compared golf to the NFL’s condensed season, which creates scarcity and keeps both players and fans engaged. With the PGA Tour hosting 39 events and the DP World Tour clocking in at over 42, fatigue is setting in, not just for players, but for fans as well. The sheer volume of tournaments has diluted some of the drama and prestige, especially for mid-tier events like the 3M Open. Still, the show must go on. And for players still chasing playoff births, the 3M Open remains a golden opportunity. The leaderboard may look different this year, but the stakes are as high as ever. And with Tony Fen now anchoring the field, fans can expect no shortage of worldclass golf, even as questions swirl around scheduling, burnout, and player participation.
