The second round of the 2025 3M Open took place on Friday, July 25, at TPC Twin Cities, where players vied intensely to make the weekend cut. Competitors needed to finish with a 36-hole score of five under par or better to advance. Despite strong fields including players like Jake Knapp, several prominent golfers, notably Sahith Theegala, surprisingly failed to reach the cut line.

Detailed Look at Sahith Theegala’s Missed Cut at the 3M Open

Sahith Theegala began the tournament with a 1-over-par 72 in the first round. During Friday’s second round, he stumbled early with a bogey on the first hole but quickly recovered by posting two birdies in succession. He then continued his momentum with three consecutive birdies, finishing the front nine six under par with a 31 score.

Unfortunately, his performance faltered on the back nine, where he recorded three bogeys. This setback led to him missing the cut by three strokes, ending his run at the 2025 3M Open prematurely.

Other Notable Golfers Also Fall Short of the Weekend Cut

Si Woo Kim maintained a relatively steady game across two rounds but also failed to advance despite his efforts. His opening round concluded with a 1-under-par 70 that included four birdies and three bogeys. On Friday, Kim remained even par through the front nine, requiring a strong back nine with four birdies to make the cut.

Kim was unable to find enough birdies on the back nine, recording only one at the par-3 17th hole and otherwise making par on eight holes. This left him missing the cut by three strokes.

Tony Finau started well, posting a 2-under-par 69 on Thursday with a balanced tally of three birdies and a single bogey. However, the challenge of Friday’s round proved difficult as Finau struggled with his approach shots and putting. He recorded four bogeys and two double bogeys, finishing the day at 6-over-par 77 and missing the cut by nine strokes.

Tom Hoge’s performance was disappointing throughout the event. Plagued by three bogeys in his final three holes on Thursday, he ended that round with a 3-over-par 74. Despite an energetic start on Friday with birdies on the first three holes, Hoge faltered again by carding two bogeys and four double bogeys later in the round, posting a 7-over-par 78. This result left him at the bottom of the leaderboard and out of contention.

Andrew Putnam showed promise in his opening round with a 1-under-par 70. To make the cut, he needed an exceptional 4-under-par round on Friday. While Putnam managed four birdies, a bogey on the 13th hole hindered his chances, resulting in a 3-under-par 68. His total score fell one stroke short, eliminating him from the weekend play.

Implications of These Results on Player Standings and Tournament Outlook

The unexpected exits of Sahith Theegala, Si Woo Kim, Tony Finau, Tom Hoge, and Andrew Putnam have reshaped the competitive field at the 2025 3M Open. Their misses open the door for other contenders to capitalize on the opportunity at TPC Twin Cities. With the cut line set at 5 under par, the remaining players will need to maintain strong performances on the weekend.

This early elimination of several high-profile golfers underscores the difficulty and unpredictability of the course conditions and competition level. Moving forward, fans and analysts alike will watch how the remaining field adapts and whether new or lesser-known players can seize the moment in this PGA Tour event.