BLAINE, Minn. — Coming into the 2023 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, the penultimate event of the PGA Tour’s 2022-23 regular season, there were plenty of golfers who needed to make a final push to get into the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Lee Hodges is in the lead at 15 under after Friday’s action, and he finished his second round with a birdie putt after the horn sounded to suspend play. It was suspended due to darkness with a few groups remaining who will finish the second round Saturday morning.
However, plenty of golfers needing a good week in the Twin Cities are packing their bags and heading home early.
Those who missed the cut, which came at 4-under 138, included players who were making a playoff push and others who were hoping to make their respective Ryder Cup teams.
The cut won’t officially be made until Saturday morning when the second round concludes, but the number is set.
Here’s a look at nine golfers who missed the cut at the 3M Open.
Sahith Theegala walks up the 10th fairway during the second round of the 3M Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Sahith Theegala birdied his final hole of the day, the par-4 ninth, to move him to 3 under and one clear of the cut line at the time.
Shortly after his round concluded, the number moved to 3 under. By the time play was concluded Friday, it was 4 under, and he was on the outside.
Theegala shot 4-under 67 on Friday, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a 1-over start.
Cameron Young lines up his putt on the 10th hole during the second round of the 3M Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Cameron Young played in the final game last Sunday at the Open Championship with eventual winner Brian Harman. This week, he’s going home early.
Young was 5 under thru 11 holes in his second round when his tee shot got an unfortunate bounce on the par-4 third, bouncing into the water. The ensuing double bogey and a bogey on the par-3 eighth, both preventing him from playing the weekend. It’s only Young’s third missed cut in 20 starts this season.
Justin Thomas hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round of the 3M Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Justin Thomas had six birdies in his second round, but he also had a pair of double bogeys and two bogeys to offset any momentum.
He birdied four of his final five holes, which was an incredible…
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