The 2024 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn., promises exciting golf action. This par-71 course, known for its wide fairways, large greens and strategic water hazards, demands precision and aggressiveness. With hot, humid conditions and moderate winds, players will need their best approach and putting games to excel.
Let’s get into the PGA DFS course preview of one of the more scorable stops on the PGA Tour, followed by our plays and fades to help you build a winning fantasy golf lineup.
PGA DFS: 3M Open 2024
Course Overview
- TPC Twin Cities
- Blaine, Minn.
- Par 71
- 7,431 Yards
- Bentgrass Fairways
- Bentgrass Greens
As noted, TPC Twin Cities features wide fairways and large greens, leading to high fairways and greens-in-regulation rates. The course is flat, offering consistent lies in both fairways and rough. With water hazards on 80% of the holes, precision on approach shots is crucial. This tournament historically favors aggressive players with strong approach and putting games.
Expect hot and humid conditions throughout the week. There will not be rain, and winds will start mild on Thursday but pick up to sustained 10+ mph with gusts reaching 20 mph on subsequent days. The projected winning score is -24, with a projected cut of -4.
Past winners of the 3M Open include Lee Hodges (2023), Tony Finau (2022) and Cameron Champ (2021).
Stats to Build Around
- Shots Gained Approach
- Shots Gained Putting (Bent)
- Good Drives Gained
- Opportunities Gained
- Birdie-or-Better Rate
- Bogey/Double Bogey Avoidance
- 3-Putt Avoidance
PGA DFS Strategy
Given the course layout and conditions, expanding your player pool to include lesser-known players or young talents can be advantageous. The high-tier players have shown volatility in recent form, making a balanced lineup strategy viable. Prioritize accuracy and birdie-making potential.
The 3M Open PGA DFS Picks
(Prices courtesy of DraftKings)
High-Tier Plays ($9,000 & Above)
- Akshay Bhatia ($9,800)
- Keith Mitchell ($9,400)
- Luke Clanton ($9,300)
High-Tier Fades ($9,000 & Above)
- Tony Finau ($10,500)
- Sahith Theegala ($10,300)
- Sam Burns ($10,000)
Mid-Tier Plays ($8,900 to $7,000)
- Cameron Davis ($8,900)
- Nick Dunlap ($8,400)
- Adam Hadwin ($7,900)
- Matt Wallace ($7,500)
- Andrew Novak ($7,400)
Mid-Tier Fades ($8,900 to $7,000)
- Tom Hoge ($8,800)
- Maverick McNealy ($8,300)
- Neal Shipley ($7,300)
- Hayden Buckley ($7,000)
Low-Tier Plays (Below $7,000)
- Nate Lashley ($6,900)
- Carson Young ($6,900)
- Ben Kohles ($6,800)
- Jacob Bridgeman ($6,700)
- James Hahn ($6,200)
Low-Tier Fades (Below $7,000)
- Zac Blair ($6,800)
- Nick Hardy ($6,600)
- Brice Garnett ($6,400)
- Russell Knox ($6,000)
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