The 3M Open may be one of the PGA Tour‘s newer tournaments, but it has quickly established itself as one of the most entertaining stops on the summer schedule.
Played annually at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, the event has become known for birdie-filled leaderboards, risk-reward closing holes and breakthrough victories.
Introduced to the PGA Tour in 2019 after replacing the long-running 3M Championship on the PGA Tour Champions circuit, the tournament has attracted many of the world’s top golfers while also giving emerging stars an opportunity to secure career-defining victories.
With generous fairways, receptive greens and plenty of scoring chances, TPC Twin Cities has consistently ranked among the lower-scoring venues on the Tour calendar.
At the same time, water hazards come into play on numerous holes, meaning tournaments often remain undecided until the closing stretch.
As the 2026 edition unfolds, fans continue to look back at the list of champions who have lifted the trophy since the tournament debuted.
Here is the complete list of 3M Open winners:
– 2019 – Matthew Wolff (-21)
– 2020 – Michael Thompson (-19)
– 2021 – Cameron Champ (-15)
– 2022 – Tony Finau (-17)
– 2023 – Lee Hodges (-24)
– 2024 – Jhonattan Vegas (-17)
– 2025 – Kurt Kitayama (-23)
The first champion, Matthew Wolff, delivered one of the most memorable finishes in tournament history by eagling the 72nd hole to edge Bryson DeChambeau and Collin Morikawa by one stroke.
A year later, Michael Thompson claimed his second PGA Tour title after posting a four-round total of 19-under par.
Cameron Champ added his third Tour victory in 2021, relying on his trademark power off the tee to separate himself from the field despite difficult weather conditions during the week.
Tony Finau continued his remarkable run of form by winning the 2022 edition before Lee Hodges dominated the tournament in 2023, cruising to a seven-shot victory while setting what was then the tournament scoring record at 24-under par.
Jhonattan Vegas earned an emotional victory in 2024 before Kurt Kitayama added his name to the list of champions in 2025 with another impressive low-scoring performance.
TPC Twin Cities continues to reward aggressive play
One reason the tournament has become popular among both players and fans is the layout itself.
TPC Twin Cities was originally designed by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, with architect Tom Lehman later overseeing renovations before the course began hosting PGA Tour events.
The par-71 course measures more than 7,400 yards, but despite its length, players regularly attack pins because of relatively generous landing areas and receptive putting surfaces.
Water comes into play on many holes, creating dramatic swings on the leaderboard, particularly over the closing stretch where one mistake can quickly erase multiple birdies.
That combination has helped produce several memorable Sunday finishes since the tournament’s inception.
The 2026 edition has already added another chapter to the event’s history after Michael Kim fired a stunning 59 during the opening round, setting a new course record at TPC Twin Cities. His historic round became only one of the rare sub-60 scores recorded in official PGA Tour competition and immediately placed him atop the leaderboard heading into the remainder of the tournament.
The 3M Open also plays an important role in the PGA Tour schedule. Positioned late in the regular season, it offers players valuable opportunities to earn FedExCup points before the playoffs begin.
Strong performances can determine whether golfers qualify for the postseason or secure full playing privileges for the following year.
Although it has only been part of the PGA Tour since 2019, the event has already produced an impressive collection of champions and unforgettable moments.
From Matthew Wolff‘s spectacular eagle to Michael Kim‘s record-breaking 59 in 2026, the tournament continues to build a reputation as one of golf’s premier summer events.
With every edition, the list of winners grows stronger, further cementing the 3M Open’s place on the PGA Tour calendar and adding new history to TPC Twin Cities.
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