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3M Open 2019: Matthew Wolff Wins 1st-Ever Event After Sinking Eagle on Last Hole

Joseph Zucker

Matthew Wolff eagled the final hole to earn a win in the 2019 3M Open on Sunday at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.

Wolff finished at 21 under for the tournament, one stroke ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, who briefly held a one-shot lead after also sinking an eagle putt on No. 18, and Collin Morikawa. This is the first victory of the 20-year-old's PGA Tour career.

Here's a look at the top 10 finishers, with the full leaderboard available on PGATour.com:

       

2019 3M Open Leaderboard

1. Matthew Wolff (-21)

T2. Bryson DeChambeau (-20)

T2. Collin Morikawa (-20)

4. Adam Hadwin (-18)

T5. Carlos Ortiz (-17)

T5. Wyndham Clark (-17)

T7. Lucas Glover (-16)

T7. Sam Burns (-16)

T7. Brian Harman (-16)

T7. Joey Garber (-16)

T7. Troy Merritt (-16)

T7. Hideki Matsuyama (-16)

          

Morikawa left the door open for Wolff and DeChambeau when his birdie putt somehow lipped out on No. 17 and he had to settle for a par to stay at 19 under.

DeChambeau needed at least a birdie on 18 to potentially force a playoff. He did better than that when his second-shot approach came to a stop a little over six feet from the hole. His eagle putt was right on the money.

Wolff had a lot more work to do on the 18th green. His approach caught the fringe and put him 26 feet away from the flagstick. He pulled out the putter and experienced the biggest moment of his burgeoning professional career.

Morikawa still had a chance to play spoiler and eagle No. 18 himself. His putt rolled past the hole to hand the title to Wolff.

Sunday could be an occasion golf fans remember for years to come.

Wolff was a decorated collegiate golfer at Oklahoma State, becoming a national champion in May and capturing the Haskins Award in June. Shortly thereafter, he announced he was joining the PGA Tour full-time. He clearly had a bright future and a boatload of potential.

Nobody could have foreseen Wolff tasting success in what is only his third professional event. Those who weren't familiar with him from his amateur career will quickly stand up and take notice.

This is the kind of result that could become a part of Wolff's larger legend should he continue to ascend the golf ranks. Not only did he win, but he also did so in improbable fashion. And the symbolism of him besting DeChambeau—another of the game's top young stars—wasn't lost on those watching at home.

The PGA Tour moves to TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, for the John Deere Classic. That event will have a hard time matching the drama from Sunday.

Looking at the rest of the leaderboard, four-time major winner Brooks Koepka finished in 65th at six under. Scott Piercy (14 under) and Tony Finau (13 under) ended in ties for 15th and 23rd, respectively. Jason Day (five under) was one spot below Koepka in a tie for 66th.

   

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