July 21, 2023
BLAINE, MN – Today tournament officials announced Justin Thomas has joined the field for next week’s 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities.
Thomas, who is currently ranked 20th in the world, will play in the fifth-year event for the first time. He is currently 75th on the FedExCup standings with two weeks remaining for players to qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs. The top 70 players in the FedExCup standings are eligible for the FedExCup Playoffs. The three events feature a progressive cut with fields of 70, 50 and 30.
“We are excited for the fans of Minnesota to have another one of the dynamic players in the game compete in the 3M Open,” said Mike Welch, 3M Open Tournament Director. “Justin certainly brings another element to a tournament when he plays, and we are grateful he will be joining us this year.”
The Kentucky native has won 15 times on the PGA TOUR, including the 2017 and 2022 PGA Championship and THE PLAYERS Championship in 2021.
Thomas joins defending champion Tony Finau (16th) and 2022 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Cameron Young (18th) who are ranked in the top 20 in the world scheduled to compete in the 156-player field. Players have until 4:00 p.m. Central time today to commit and can withdraw at any time.
Multiple ticket packages are currently available for Minnesota’s only PGA TOUR event. Courtesy of Cub, children ages 15 and under will be admitted free to the tournament with the purchase of a Fan Pass. Tickets for the STILLY Party Deck are on sale now. For more ticket information, updates, and questions, please visit www.3MOpen.com.
The ethos of the 3M Open is “Golf That Matters” and now in its fifth year, is committed to remaining a platform to give back and assist our communities through the 3M Open Fund. The 3M Open Fund will donate funds raised to select Minnesota charities to support the incredible work being performed both locally and regionally. In 2023, deserving charities such as First Tee Minnesota, M Health Fairview and Greater Twin Cities United Way will be major beneficiaries and highlighted during our tournament.
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About the 3M Open
A PGA TOUR event, the inaugural 3M Open contested in July of 2019. Its list of champions includes Matthew Wolff, Michael Thompson, Cameron Champ and Tony Finau. Minnesota’s only PGA TOUR event is contested at the TPC Twin Cities and will be held July 24-30, 2023. Managed by Pro Links Sports, the tournament benefits local programs through the 3M Open Fund. For more information, please visit 3mopen.com. Follow the 3M Open on Instagram/Twitter @3MOpen and at facebook.com/3MOpen.
Media Contacts: Lee Patterson, 3M Open Media Director, (704) 913-1088, lpatterson@3mopen.com