Ben Kohles tops first round of 3M Open with 62

Ben Kohles carded a bogey‑free 62, including an eagle on the final hole, to claim a two‑stroke lead after the opening round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler made his tournament debut, shooting a bogey‑free 65 and sitting three shots back in a tie for fifth. Jackson Koivun, Gary Woodland and Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo each recorded 64s, sharing second place. Kohles, a 36‑year‑old ranked 128th in the world, is seeking his first PGA Tour victory; he led the field in greens‑in‑regulation and was tied third in driving accuracy. The tournament, part of the PGA Tour, featured a strong field and was the first round of a four‑day event.