Adam Svensson showcased his dominance at the 3M Open, securing a thrilling mix of birdies and bogeys. He made a standout 7-under-par 135 score, putting him ahead of top contenders like Rickie Fowler and Gary Woodland. Notable players like Tony Finau, Haotong Li, and U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland also made the cut. Meanwhile, former 3M Open champions Jhonatton Vegas and Cameron Champ joined the field. Frankie Capan III withdrew due to injury, while Sam Burns, aiming to qualify for the Ryder Cup, added to the leaderboard. The tournament highlights his performance and potential for future success.
top performer in 3M Open. Adams Fenson’s epic results. In a shocking turn of events, Adam Fenson, the golfer who was on fire on Thursday, found himself scrambling to make the cut at the 3M Open on Friday. Just a day earlier, Cinson accarted an impressive eight birdies in an eagle, crediting his sizzling putter for the incredible performance. However, his second round was a completely different story. He managed to make only one birdie while racking up three bogeies and a double bogey at the par4 second hole. His lone birdie came at the challenging par 51 18th hole, which he tackled midway through his round after starting on the 10th hole. Despite his struggles, Spinson’s 36 hole score of seven underpar 135 was enough to make the cut, placing him alongside golfing heavyweights like Ricky Fowler and US Open champion Gary Woodland. Other notable players who made the cut included former champs Jonathan Vegas and Cameron Champ, who squeaked in by a single shot. On the other hand, several big names failed to make the minus 5 cut line, including former 3M Open champ Tony Fedo, How Tong Lee, Web Simpson, Keith Mitchell, Zack Johnson, Sahit Gallo, Siu Kim, Maverick McNeely, and former 3M Open champ Lee Hajes. In other news, North Oak’s Frankie Cap in the third was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a rest injury after shooting a disappointing 7 over78 in the first round. Other golfers with Minnesota connections also had a tough time with New Mexico golfer Carson Herren, Tim Herren’s son, missing the cut despite a decent showing of 72 and 70. Fargo’s Tom Hog struggled to find his footing, shooting 74 and 78 to finish last among the golfers who completed their rounds. Former golfer Eric Vanroyan showed some improvement on Friday, but his 7568 wasn’t enough to make the cut. The round of the day belonged to Sweden’s Alex Norn, who shot an incredible nine under 6 that included nine birdies, an eagle, and two bogeies. This impressive performance catapulted him 86 spots up the leaderboard to his high for eighth. But here’s where it gets interesting. Sam Burns, a US team member for the 2023 RDER Cup, is currently 21st in the FedEx Cup playoffs and is gunning for a top 30 spot to qualify for the Tour Championship in Atlanta. He’s also ranked 22nd in the World Golf Rankings. So what was he doing in Minnesota where most players are fighting to make the top 70 to move on in the playoffs? Burns revealed that he simply likes the golf course and appreciates the efforts of ProLinks Sports executive vice president Tracy West who oversees the 3M Open. He praised West for doing an incredible job and expressed his support for her and the 3M Open, calling it a really well-run tournament. Burn’s decision to participate in the 3M Open has sparked some debate. Do you think he made the right call or should he have focused on more highstakes tournaments? Share your thoughts in the comments. In a heartwarming moment, Thorbjure and Olison spoke about the importance of family time. When asked if the extra rest had helped him prepare for his return to the States, he replied, “I don’t think so.” The bonus was my family was there, so I got to spend a little bit of time with my kids and some of the island, which was pretty nice. It’s a beautiful place. It’s clear that even in the high pressure world of professional golf, family is still a top priority for many players.
