Predicted Winners for the Initial Round of 3M Open 2025: Consistent Early-Round Performers Anticipated to Maintain Momentum at TPC Twin Cities Tournament

The PGA Tour campaign continues as the 3M Open takes centre stage at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota. Among the players to watch are a group of sleeper picks and some notable contenders who are poised to make a strong showing.

One such sleeper pick is Max McGreevy, joined by Chris Kirk and Haotong Li. These golfers have been flying under the radar but could potentially make a significant impact on the tournament.

Jake Knapp, who co-led the Genesis Scottish Open with a 64 two weeks ago, is another name to keep an eye on. Knapp is currently T26th for total rounds in the 60s this season on the PGA Tour and ranks 10th for Round 1 Scoring Average with a total of 68.84. Knapp was one stroke away from co-leading the RBC Canadian Open four starts ago, thanks to a first-round 63.

Michael Thorbjornsen, who carded a 66 during his first visit to TPC Twin Cities last season, is another sleeper pick. Despite a mid-round bogey and a couple of close shaves, Thorbjornsen was close to co-leading the first round last season. Thorbjornsen averages 4.38 birdies per round and has had 27 rounds in the 60s this season. He is priced at +3500 to win the event and +5000 to lead after round one.

Chris Gotterup, who holds one of the shortest prices to win the 3M Open, has had an extremely successful past two weeks in the British Isles. He is also among the first-round leader odds at +3500, along with Sam Burns, Maverick McNealy, Chris Gotterup, Wyndham Clark, and Jake Knapp, who are all priced at +3500, +4000, +4500, +5000, and +5000 respectively.

Sam Burns, Max Greyserman, Maverick McNealy, and Wyndham Clark are among the outright betting picks for the 3M Open, in addition to Thorbjornsen and Knapp. Notable PGA Tour players like Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Cameron Young, and Collin Morikawa, among others, are frequently mentioned in recent PGA events, but no direct indication about their expected performance at the 3M Open's first round is provided.

As the tournament approaches, these players and many others will be aiming to make their mark on the 3M Open. With the high-quality field and the challenging course at TPC Twin Cities, it promises to be an exciting event for golf fans.

Predicted Winners for the Initial Round of 3M Open 2025: Consistent Early-Round Performers Anticipated to Maintain Momentum at TPC Twin Cities Tournament