Kurt Kitayama produced some simply stunning golf over the weekend at the 3M Open.
Kitayama barely made the cut at the 3M Open, before reeling off 20 birdies and just three bogeys on the weekend to pip Sam Stevens to the title by one shot.
The 20 birdies that Kitayama made on the weekend at the 3M Open was the most in a two-round stretch on the PGA Tour for more than 40 years.
The 3M Open victory was hugely important for the 32-year-old – the second victory of his career to date.
Kitayama’s mother could not even watch her son win the 3M Open, and that just goes to show how much it meant to everyone involved with the PGA Tour star.
Kurt Kitayama gives his verdict on the 3M Open fans
As we all know, the PGA Tour wouldn’t be where it is today without the fans.
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And Kitayama had those fans cheering him on throughout the week at TPC Twin Cities.
He spoke to reporters after his thrilling victory on Sunday, and opened up on what he thought about the crowds throughout the week at the 3M Open.
“The atmosphere? The fans were amazing, especially yesterday when I was — you know, 59 watch, everyone was cheering me on. Today to get off to a fast start, everyone was cheering me on. A lot of positive energy out there, which was amazing.“
Kitayama’s exceptional golf on Saturday would have got him noticed by more golf fans, there is no doubt about that.
Kitayama’s 2025 PGA Tour stats vs 3M Open
Kitayama’s golf over the weekend at the 3M Open was quite simply outstanding.
Here is how his numbers from last week compared to his season as a whole.
Stats2025 rank3M Open rankStrokes gained off the tee1223Strokes gained approach361Strokes gained around the greens4811Strokes gained putting15237Strokes gained total301
Kitayama proved what he is capable of at the 3M Open last week.
Now the challenge for him will be to replicate the form he showed at TPC Twin Cities on a more consistent basis on the PGA Tour moving forward.
