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Kohles leads 3M Open after eagle on 18th hole

ESPN Golf • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:26 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Kohles leads 3M Open after eagle on 18th hole
Summary

Ben Kohles shot 9-under par on Thursday to take the lead at the 3M Open in Blaine. His round included a notable eagle on the 18th hole from a 246-foot approach, giving him a three-stroke advantage over Emiliano Grillo and Jackson Koivun, who both finished at 7-under par. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler concluded the day at 6-under and is tied for third with four other players. Kohles expressed confidence in his familiarity with the course, having performed well in previous years. The tournament is significant as players aim to enhance their positions ahead of the FedEx Cup playoffs.

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By the Numbers
  • •Kohles leads the 3M Open at 9-under par.
  • •Scheffler, in his 3M Open debut, is tied for third at 6-under.
  • •Grillo and Koivun are tied for second place at 7-under.
  • •Kohles is familiar with the Minnesota course, his third appearance.
  • •The tournament impacts FedEx Cup standings as playoffs approach.
Latest Updates
  • 1:19 AMESPN Golf — Kohles (62) on top at 3M Open; Scheffler 3 back
  • 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Kohles shoots 62 to take the 1st-round lead in the 3M Open, Scottie Scheffler 3 shots back
  • 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Kohles leads 3M Open by two shots after first round: Golf roundup
  • 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — 3M Open: Eagle on 18th hole puts Kohles in front
What they're saying
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A 246-foot approach shot put Ben Kohles within five feet of the 18th hole and a chance to take a two-stroke lead on Thursday’s first day of the 3M Open in Blaine. He’d putt it in cleanly to take control of the field, closing 9-under par and three strokes ahead of world ranked No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. “It feels great when you can get a low one out, especially early in the tournament,” Kohles ...

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- Ben Kohles eagled the final hole for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open, leaving top-ranked Scottie Scheffler three shots back.

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Ben Kohles eagled the final hole for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open, leaving top-ranked Scottie Scheffler three shots back.

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