Ben Kohles Dominates 3M Open with Brilliant -9 Round: A Shot-by-Shot Breakdown
3M Open · · Jul 24, 2026 · 15min
Total
+10.7
OTT
+6
APP
+4.3
ATG
+0.6
PUTT
-0.2
Powerful drive reaches 290 yards, positioning perfectly for the par-5 eagle.
3-wood reaches near the pin, leaving tap-in range for eagle.
Converts the eagle putt. SG contribution of +1.62 sets the tone.
Tee shot veers right, missing the green. The first stumble emerges.
Chip falls short, leaving 3 yards to the pin.
First putt misses the cup, forcing another stroke.
Bogey recorded. Par-3 inconsistency becomes apparent.
Solid drive of 280 yards leaves a clear approach for birdie.
6-iron approach sets up short birdie putt. SG value of +1.2.
Holes the birdie putt with confidence. Precision continues.
Tee shot misses left on the 180-yard par-3, requiring recovery.
Chip shot leaves 2 yards to the pin. Another putt needed.
First putt misses, extending the hole. SG penalty continues.
Bogey. Consecutive par-3 misses affecting momentum.
Powerful 310-yard drive sets up a thrilling eagle opportunity.
Exceptional 3-wood reaches near the pin. Peak SG value of +2.62.
Converts the eagle putt. A defining moment of the round.
Back nine begins strong. 275-yard drive maintains fairway position.
6-iron approach sets up tight birdie distance. SG +1.2 continues.
Birdie putt drops. Momentum maintained into the back nine.
Third par-3 miss. Tee shot veers left, consistency issue persists.
Chip falls short again. 2 yards leave putt for bogey.
First putt misses. Clear par-3 pattern emerges.
Third bogey on par-3s. Weakness on short holes is evident.
300-yard drive sets up another eagle opportunity. Rhythm restored.
3-wood finds the green edge. Eagle within reach. SG +1.62.
Eagle putt drops cleanly. Dominance on par-5s reinforced.
285-yard drive maintains fairway position on left side.
6-iron sets up tap-in distance. Birdie assured. SG +1.2.
Birdie putt seals the deal. Closes round with impressive performance.