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Kuwait Times
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Kitayama captures PGA 3M Open title with birdie weekend
BLAINE, MINNESOTA: Kurt Kitayama of the United States poses with 3M CEO Bill Brown, his wife Stephanie and the Elemental Swing trophy after his winning round during the final round of the 3M Open 2025 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. – AFP CHICAGO: Kurt Kitayama birdied six of the first eight holes then hung on down the stretch to win the 3M Open on Sunday for his second career US PGA Tour title. With his older brother Daniel serving as his caddie, the 32-year-old American fired a six-under-par 65 to finish 72 holes on 23-under-par 261 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. That was good enough for a one-stroke victory over countryman Sam Stevens, who had five back-nine birdies to keep the pressure on Kitayama to the finish. 'I feel like the game has been trending and for it to finally pay off now has been awesome,' said Kitayama, who was one off the 72-hole tournament record set by Lee Hodges in 2023. Kitayama, who fired a career-low 60 on Saturday after fighting to make the cut on Friday, sank 20 birdies in the final two rounds—the most by any PGA Tour winner since 2003. 'On Friday I was like finding my swing and grinding to make the cut,' Kitayama said. 'Went to the range to find something and obviously found something on Saturday and it continued today with that unbelievable start that I had. Just kind of went from there.' Kitayama also won in 2023 at Bay Hill but this time was even better with his brother as bagman. 'It's very special. It has been awesome having him on the bag,' Kitayama said. Kitayama jumped from 110th to 53rd in the season points chase ahead of next week's regular-season finale at Greensboro, ensuring his spot among the top 70 in points who advance to next month's FedEx Cup playoffs. Kitayama's stunning start put him on 23-under with a three-stroke lead at the turn. He birdied first on a putt from just inside six feet, the second on a tap-in after his approach landed inches from the hole and the third on a 22-foot putt. A tap-in birdie at the fifth, a 10-footer for birdie at six and a four-foot birdie putt completed the early surge. Kitayama found the deep left rough at 11 and made bogey, but answered with a six-foot birdie putt on 12 and restored his three-shot lead with a tap-in birdie at 14 after dropping his approach two feet from the hole. Stevens reeled off three birdies in a row to reach 22-under with a birdie putt from just inside five feet at the 16th and Kitayama's three-putt bogey at the par-three 17th sent the drama to the par-five 18th. Stevens found the rough on his first three shots but salvaged par to stay one back. Kitayama landed his second shot in a greenside bunker 60 feet from the hole but blasted out to 17 feet and two-putted for par and the victory. — AFP
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Brotherly Bond Boosts Kurt Kitayama To 3M Open Win After DeChambeau Calls In Caddie
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Bryson DeChambeau was more than 4,000 miles away from Minnesota during the final round of the 3M Open. Yet, the LIV golf star played a pivotal role in one of the weekend's main storylines at the TPC Twin Cities despite playing at the JCB Golf and Country Club in London. It all started sometime last week, when DeChambeau's caddie, Greg Bodine, needed to miss the event in England due to personal issues. The two-time major champion was forced to make a call, and the recipient was none other than Tim Tucker, Kurt Kitayama's current caddie. Naturally, DeChambeau's call to Tucker wasn't random. The two worked together from 2016 to 2021, during which time the player won eight times on the PGA Tour, including a major championship. Nevertheless, when Tucker agreed to fill in for Bodine over the weekend, it was Kitayama who was left without a caddie. Fortunately, the 32-year-old also had an ace up his sleeve: his brother, Daniel. Kurt Kitayama of the United States poses with the Elemental Swing trophy and his caddie Daniel Kitayama after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the 3M Open... Kurt Kitayama of the United States poses with the Elemental Swing trophy and his caddie Daniel Kitayama after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the 3M Open 2025 at TPC Twin Cities on July 27, 2025 in Blaine, Minnesota. MoreThe move couldn't have worked out better. With his brother looking after his bag, he won the 3M Open after a sensational comeback. Kurt made the cut by just one stroke (6-under) but played the final 36 holes at 17-under to claim his second PGA Tour title. It's also the third victory of his professional career with his brother as his caddie. This is no small feat, considering that Kitayama has only won five times since beginning his career in 2015. "The caddie change wasn't my choice, actually," Kitayama said after his performance, according to the transcripts of the winner's press conference. "So, I had to find someone that I knew, I had to find someone that I trusted, and my brother's been on the bag before. We won twice in Europe." "He's always been around me at tournaments and whenever he can, so I figured that was going to be the best fit to finish the season." Career low 60 with your brother on the bag ... Doesn't get much better than that for Kurt Kitayama 🫶 — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 27, 2025 Kurt was very pleased with the outcome of working with his brother, something they have done intermittently over the years. "He helped me stay calm out there, make good decisions, and yeah, just helps having family on the bag," he said, according to the transcripts. " ... This win's going to be extra special having him on the bag. Very cool experience and really happy he's part of it." DeChambeau, meanwhile, finished tied for 11th at LIV Golf UK with Tucker carrying his bag. The future of this situation has not yet been made public, although Kitayama hinted that his brother could also be at his side at the Wyndham Championship next week. More Golf: Min Woo Lee Cooking With Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner During Tour Break
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
2025 3M Open prize money payouts for each PGA Tour player at TPC Twin Cities
Kurt Kitayama emerged victorious from a bunched up leaderboard in an exciting final round at the 2025 3M Open. Kitayama walked away from TPC Twin Cities with a trophy and 500 FedEx Cup Points, but that's not all. He also won a good chunk of cash. Here's the breakdown of how much money each PGA Tour player earned at the 3M Open, where there was a purse of $8.4 million. 3M Open 2025 prize money payouts
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch 3M Open Final Round: Live Stream PGA Tour Golf, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A thrilling final round at the 3M Open will take place on Sunday, with American golfer Akshay Bhatia tied at the top of the leaderboard with Thorbjørn Olesen at 18 under par. Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark pulls a club from his caddie Nick pell Cavendish on the 14th hole during the third round of the 3M Open 2025 at TPC Twin Cities on July 26, 2025 in... Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark pulls a club from his caddie Nick pell Cavendish on the 14th hole during the third round of the 3M Open 2025 at TPC Twin Cities on July 26, 2025 in Blaine, Minnesota. More Photo bySunday's final round at TPC Twin Cities for the 3M Open could truly go to anyone, because behind Bhatia and Olesen, another four golfers are one stroke behind, at 17 under par. They are Americans Samuel Stevens, Kurt Kitayama, and Jake Knapp, as well as Japanese golfer Takumi Kanaya. To just add to the drama, right behind them at 16 under par, two strokes from the lead, are another three golfers: Sweden's Alex Norén, as well as American golfers Chris Gotterup and Pierceson Coody. Sunday's final round at the 3M Open is truly up in the air. How to Watch the 3M Open Final Round Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. ET Venue: TPC Twin Cities Channel: The Golf Channel Stream: Fubo (Start Watching) The 35-year-old Olesen has eight European Tour wins in his career, including the 2023 Thailand Classic. His best finish at a major came at the 2013 Masters when he finished sixth. Bhatia, meanwhile, is a 23-year-old with six professional wins in his career, including two on the PGA Tour: the 2023 Barracuda Championship and the 2024 Valero Texas Open. Bhatia has yet to finish ranked higher than 16th at any major. Will Olesen finish the job on Sunday and win the 3M Open Final and a big chunk of the $8.4 million prize purse? Or will Bhatia win his third PGA Tour event? Tune the channel to The Golf Channel at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon to catch the final round of the 3M Open Championship. Live stream the 3M Open final round on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Akshay Bhatia Keeps It Real About Ryder Cup Hopes While Co-Leading 3M Open
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Ryder Cup is on everyone's mind in the golf world, including the players. That includes Akshay Bhatia, who recently revealed that he had been putting pressure on himself to make the team all season and it has affected his results. Bhatia is co-leading the 3M Open after 54 holes. However, he remains grounded about his slim chances of making the 12 at Bethpage Black under Keegan Bradley. "I think I'm on the far outside looking in at this point," Bathia told reporters, according to the transcripts of his post-third round interview. "Look, if I play great these next couple weeks, then maybe I'll have an outside chance." Bhatia currently ranks 24th in the American Ryder Cup team standings. A victory at the 3M Open would move him into the top 20 and even closer to the top 15. Akshay Bhatia of the United States reacts to his putt on the 16th green during the third round of the 3M Open 2025 at TPC Twin Cities on July 26, 2025 in Blaine, Minnesota. Akshay Bhatia of the United States reacts to his putt on the 16th green during the third round of the 3M Open 2025 at TPC Twin Cities on July 26, 2025 in Blaine, the two-time PGA Tour winner has had a rather erratic performance throughout the season. This, he said, has been influenced by the pressure he put on himself to play in the biannual event for the first time. "I definitely feel like it's been a demoralizing season for most of the year," he said, according to the transcripts. "Obviously (the) Players was my best finish and felt like I had a lot -- you know, I had a really good chance to win there." "And then after that it's just been a decline. Struggled with my driver for a little bit, didn't play great in the majors, just too much pressure on myself trying to make Ryder Cup, trying to win, trying to contend in majors." Akshay Bhatia is currently the co-leader at the @3MOpen. He caught up with @Amanda_Balionis following his third round. — Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) July 26, 2025 Bhatia finished third at The Players Championship in March. However, he hasn't achieved another top-10 finish since then and missed the cut at two of the season's four majors. The 23-year-old still has a chance to make up ground, as he'll be playing in the Wyndham Championship and likely two of the three FedEx Cup playoff tournaments. However, he preferred to be cautious about the matter and simply send his best wishes to the team. "All in all, you know, regardless if I make the team or not, I just really want us to succeed this year. I think it's a big Ryder Cup and I know Keegan's got a lot on his plate, obviously a potential player, so I just hope the best for them." More Golf: Scottie Scheffler Would Trade One Major Championship For Cowboys Super Bowl
