3M Open Prize Money Reaches 8.8 Million Dollars With Winner Claiming 1.584 Million

The 3M Open tournament offers an 8.8 million dollar purse, with the champion earning 1.584 million dollars. Jackson Koivun, a 21-year-old professional, enters the final round with a commanding three-shot advantage at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, seeking his first PGA Tour victory in his third professional start.

Prize Distribution and Tournament Purse

The tournament's 8.8 million dollar purse distributes across the field with significant financial incentives for top finishers. The runner-up receives 959,200 dollars, while third place earns 607,200 dollars. Fourth and fifth place competitors take home 431,200 dollars and 360,800 dollars respectively. The payout structure continues through all competing positions, with 66 golfers sharing in the prize money distribution.

Tournament Leaderboard and Contenders

Koivun posted a 10-under 61 on Saturday to establish his commanding lead at 20 under par. Emiliano Grillo and Ben Kohles, who carded an impressive 62 in the opening round, trail by three shots heading into Sunday's final round. World number one Scottie Scheffler sits further back at 14 under par but remains a significant threat. Scheffler's opening round 65 placed him three shots behind the early pace, as he rebounded from putting difficulties experienced at The Open Championship the previous week at Royal Birkdale.

Scheffler's Return to Form

Scheffler commented on his improved putting performance after struggling on links greens internationally. He ranked second in the field for strokes gained putting on Thursday, successfully converting several birdie opportunities despite missing an eagle putt on the sixth hole and a 15-foot birdie attempt on the 14th. The world's top-ranked golfer attributed his improved play to the conditions at TPC Twin Cities, noting that conventional greens provide more consistent roll compared to the unpredictable nature of links golf surfaces.