Not surprisingly, former champion Tony Finau has already committed to the 3M Open, along with defending champion Lee Hodges.

There have also been commitments from fan favorites like Sam Burns, a member of the Ryder Cup last year, Sahith Theegala, an emerging presence in the sport, and Joel Dahmen, a household name largely because the Netflix series “Full Swing” showcased his big personality on screen.

As excited as tournament director Mike Welch is about the field so far, he’s still hopeful to attract a few more big names to TPC Twin Cities with play set to take place from July 25-28. He mentioned players such as Patrick Cantlay, Will Zalatoris and Adam Scott as possibilities.

“We’ve got a few weeks,” Welch said. “We’re just going to keep on them until they say they’re in.”

No doubt the biggest thing working against the 3M Open at this point is where it falls in the PGA Tour schedule. It’s sandwiched between the Open Championship, which will take place at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland, and the Olympics, which will take place at Le Golf National in France. The travel will likely be enough to deter some players.

There’s a chance the 3M Open could attract a number of late additions based how the standings look when play rolls around. On the PGA Tour, the top 70 players in the standings qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs, meaning some players might need extra points to secure their spot.

You never know, maybe somebody like Jordan Spieth will be on edge by then, or maybe somebody like Rickie Fowler could be looking to add to his total.

“There are some interesting names in there,” Welch said. “Our hope is that they give us a look.”

Notably, players have until 4 p.m. on July 19 to commit to the 3M Open, and they can withdraw at any time.

Briefly

There will be a concert on the grounds of TPC Twin Cities on July 27 with country music star Chris Lane performing. The show will start shortly after play wraps up.

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