Austin Smotherman opened the 2026 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities with a notable drive on the 607-yard, par-5 18th hole, according to tournament tracking data. His tee shot traveled 316 yards, settling into the left rough as players navigated the closing hole of the opening round in Blaine, Minnesota.
First-Round Action at TPC Twin Cities
The 18th hole at TPC Twin Cities regularly presents a demanding challenge for the PGA Tour field, stretching over 600 yards with hazards lining the fairway. Smotherman’s drive of 316 yards placed him in position to attack the green on his second or third stroke, contributing to his opening-round scorecard on the layout designed by Arnold Palmer.
Tournament Context and Setup
The 3M Open features a full field competing for FedExCup points during the mid-summer PGA Tour swing. Statistics tracked by ShotLink provide precise measurements for every drive, approach, and putt across the layout, offering an exact record of player performance on holes like the par-5 closing stretch.