Jacob Bridgeman Leads 3M Open After First Round

Jacob Bridgeman took the lead in the 3M Open with an impressive 8-under 63, birdying five of his last seven holes during the first round at TPC Twin Cities. Bridgeman's score marks his lowest in 23 career PGA Tour events, following a stretch of missed cuts. Mackenzie Hughes from Canada is just one stroke behind, having completed a bogey-free round. Patrick Rodgers, Martin Trainer, and Andrew Novak are two shots back, with Novak positioned above the FedExCup cut line. Defending champion Lee Hodges struggled with a 73, while notable withdrawals included Billy Horschel due to illness. Other players like Sahith Theegala and Tony Finau kept pace, shooting 66 and 67 respectively.