Kohles punctuates first-round 62 with eagle

By the Editorial Team · Friday, July 24, 2026

Ben Kohles opened the 3M Open with a 9-under-par 62, including an eagle on the final hole, to take a two-shot lead after the first round. His strong start puts pressure on top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and positions Kohles as a serious contender early in the PGA Tour event.

Ben Kohles surged to a commanding start at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, carding a 9-under-par 62 to take a two-shot lead after the first round. Kohles capped his opening round with an eagle on the final hole, setting himself apart from the field early in the tournament.

Trailing Kohles by three strokes is the world’s top-ranked player, Scottie Scheffler, who posted a solid performance but was unable to match Kohles’ low score during the opening day of the event. The 3M Open, part of the PGA Tour schedule, features a competitive field vying for the title on the challenging course.

In an unrelated development in professional hockey, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year contract worth $15 million. The 25-year-old’s deal extends through the 2028-29 NHL season, marking a significant commitment by the Blue Jackets as they look to strengthen their roster in goal.

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