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Jake Knapp's Perfect 62: A Shot-by-Shot Masterclass at 3M Open

3M Open · · Jul 27, 2026 · 16min

Total

+10.7

OTT

+5.7

APP

+4.2

ATG

+0.7

PUTT

0

In a stunning display of championship golf, Jake Knapp carded an exceptional 62 (-9) in the final round of the 3M Open. With 10 birdies, 1 eagle, and zero bogeys, Knapp accumulated an impressive Stroke Gained of 10.7. This comprehensive shot-by-shot breakdown reveals the precision, strategy, and execution that defined his masterful performance.
HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Powerful drive splitting the fairway perfectly down the center of the hole.

6-ironShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

Precision approach iron leaves him 12 feet away for an ideal birdie opportunity.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
12 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Knapp rolls in the birdie putt—a perfect start to his exceptional round.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 3Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
7-ironShot 1
SG: -0.52
155 ydsRemaining: 25 ft

Tee shot drifts unexpectedly right and misses the green entirely.

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
25 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Chip shot from rough settles nicely 4 feet away from the pin.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
4 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

Par-saving putt lips out—leaves him 2 feet for bogey save.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Taps in for bogey—a rare blemish on an otherwise stellar performance.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Bounces back immediately after the bogey with another powerful drive.

5-ironShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Crisp 5-iron approach leaves him just 10 feet for another birdie look.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
10 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the birdie putt—rhythm fully restored with clutch execution.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 6Par 3 · 180 ydsDouble Bogey
1
2
3
4
5
8-ironShot 1
SG: -1.07
140 ydsRemaining: 40 ft

Tee shot pulls sharply left and completely misses the green.

Sand WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.49
40 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Pitch shot from the rough gets to 8 feet—double bogey now threatens.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.39
8 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

Putt from 8 feet misses—he faces a critical 3-footer for double.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
3 ydsRemaining: 1 ft

Misses again from 3 feet—pressure compounds with another near-miss.

PutterShot 5
SG: 0
1 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Taps in for double bogey—the round's most significant and costly stumble.

Hole SG Total:-2.0
HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
292 ydsRemaining: 138 yds

Carries his eagle momentum with another powerful drive down the fairway.

6-ironShot 2
SG: +0.54
138 ydsRemaining: 11 ft

Approach iron leaves him 11 feet for another birdie opportunity.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
11 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the birdie putt—maintaining his exceptional scoring momentum.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Long, controlled drive off the tee on the par 5 positions him superbly.

3-woodShot 2
SG: +0.65
215 ydsRemaining: 15 ft

Aggressive 3-wood leaves him just 15 feet on the green—eagle within reach.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.49
15 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Knapp drains the eagle putt—an electrifying moment that ignites the round.

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Transitions to the back nine with another rhythmic drive down the fairway.

7-ironShot 2
SG: +0.54
143 ydsRemaining: 13 ft

7-iron approach settles 13 feet away—another birdie in sight.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
13 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Knapp holes the birdie putt—absolute command of the back nine.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Seeking back-to-back birdies with a precise drive down the fairway.

6-ironShot 2
SG: +0.54
135 ydsRemaining: 9 ft

Crisp 6-iron approach leaves him just 9 feet from the pin.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
9 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Drains the birdie putt—he is absolutely on fire after the eagle.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
8-ironShot 1
SG: -0.52
158 ydsRemaining: 22 ft

Tee shot drifts left and misses the green—another par 3 miss.

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
22 ydsRemaining: 5 ft

Chip shot leaves 5 feet for par—must convert to stop the bleeding.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
5 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

Par putt from 5 feet misses—2 feet remain for bogey.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Taps in for bogey—another par 3 stumble in his exceptional round.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
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