World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will make his tournament debut at the 2026 3M Open, which begins July 23 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.
The 144-player field competes for an $8.8 million purse, with the winner earning $1.584 million and valuable FedExCup points.
Scheffler opted to play in Minnesota rather than take three weeks off before the FedExCup Playoffs, following a tied-fourth finish at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Scheffler Praises Tournament Hospitality
After playing a nine-hole pro-am alongside Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, Scheffler commended the tournament's organization and local support.
"The people have been tremendous, the fans have been really nice to me so far, and the tournament seems to do a really good job just taking care of everybody," Scheffler said Wednesday.
He noted that high-quality amenities and family support make participation seamless. "Clubhouse has been good.
Food's been really good. Family's taken care of.
Caddie's taken care of," Scheffler added.
Reflecting on fan interactions, Scheffler expressed surprise at the warm reception.
"People seem to be really thankful that we're here, which is surprising for a golf tournament," he said.
"I was kind of taken aback by how nice people have been."
Consistency Key Despite Lack of Wins
Scheffler, who has not won since January, emphasized his consistent performances this season. "One of the things that I've always kind of prided myself on is the consistency.
That's something that shows that I'm playing some pretty good golf," he said.
He acknowledged that minor execution details have prevented additional victories. "It just hasn't been quite good enough to win some tournaments.
I still feel like my game's in a good spot," Scheffler said.
"If you took a blind look at some of my results, I think a lot of people would say that's a really good season."
Strong Field Seeks FedExCup Boost
Several notable players are aiming to climb into the top 70 of the FedExCup standings, including Jason Day, Brian Harman, Tom Hoge, and 2022 champion Tony Finau.
Defending champion Kurt Kitayama returns after his one-stroke victory over Sam Stevens last year.
Tournament director Hollis Cavner detailed the long-term effort to bring Scheffler to Minnesota, citing relationships with his coaching staff.
Cavner also confirmed that every hospitality box and tent sold out for the pro-am, setting the tournament on pace for record attendance.
"We're really getting in position now where we feel like we've arrived," Cavner said. Regarding future tour structural changes in 2028, he emphasized focusing on the present.
"Let's be the best of the best in '26 and '27, and then '28 takes care of itself."
Former PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Aaron Wise, returning after a mental health break, spoke on managing tournament stress.
"It's just a matter of ... the days are stressful, so how do you then calm yourself down," Wise said.
He added, "Even though it's stressful, we're supposed to like being out here. We started playing golf because we love the game."
