Pro-Am Tournament in the Twin Cities Features Elite Professional and College Athletes
The 2025 Twin Cities Pro-Am, also known as the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, has attracted a number of top-tier players, many of whom are established PGA Tour professionals.
Among the key players in this year's field are Sam Burns, a five-time PGA Tour winner, Chris Gotterup, the Scottish Open winner and a recent top finisher at The Open Championship, Wyndham Clark, Maverick McNealy, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott, Jhonattan Vegas (the 2023 3M Open winner), and Lee Hodges (recent 3M Open winner).
These players, active on the PGA Tour, participate in various team affiliations and sponsorships typical for tour professionals. The event, however, primarily focuses on individual competition rather than team-based play.
The 3M Open takes place at TPC Twin Cities, a par-71, 7,431-yard course designed by Arnold Palmer, located near Minneapolis-Saint Paul. As a regular-season PGA Tour event, it offers significant FedEx Cup points and prize money.
The competition at the Pro-Am was at a high level despite fewer NBA players participating. Jamar Diggs, the founder of the Pro-Am and an overseas pro in France, hosted the event at DeLaSalle High School.
In addition to the individual players, pairs and trios teed off at specified times, showcasing the depth and structure of the field. Some of these groups included Thriston Lawrence, Anders Albertson, Will Chandler; Kevin Kisner, Carson Young, Ben Silverman; Cameron Champ, Lanto Griffin, Greyson Sigg; and Beau Hossler, Max Greyserman, Chandler Phillips.
Meanwhile, in the world of college basketball, several notable players showcased their skills at the Pro-Am. Lu'Cye Patterson, a point guard, was one of the most productive college guards, known for his ability to change speeds, get to his sweet spots, and be a scoring threat. Reggie Lynch, a lob threat and a rim protector, displayed his physical presence as a big man. Geno Crandall, an elite playmaker and a scoring threat, was the best pure point guard in the Twin Cities Pro-Am.
Race Thompson, a former four-star recruit and Indiana forward, demonstrated his versatility, controlling the paint and playing on the perimeter. Sy Chatman, a forward, displayed tools of a new-age forward, playing comfortably facing the basket, playing above the rim, and having agility to defend on the perimeter.
Ater Manyuon, a JUCO player, was the best player at the Pro-Am, known for his athleticism, ability to create separation for his 3-point shot, and playing above the rim on both ends of the floor. Jordan Horn, the MVP and an unstoppable one-on-one player, also impressed the crowd.
Patterson is currently weighing overseas options and exploring the possibility of getting a potential waiver for another year in the NCAA. Thompson has decided not to return to the G-League next season, instead embarking on his European career in Poland. Horn has the talent to make a living playing overseas, and Manyuon, a sophomore at Indian Hills CC (IA), has the potential to be one of the more intriguing JUCO guards in the Midwest this upcoming season.
In summary, the Twin Cities Pro-Am featured a mix of established PGA Tour professionals and promising college basketball players, showcasing their skills at the high-level competition.
- Although the 2025 Twin Cities Pro-Am primarily focuses on individual competition, it also attracted several notable college basketball players, such as Lu'Cye Patterson, Geno Crandall, Race Thompson, Sy Chatman, and Ater Manyuon.
- Jhonattan Vegas, the 2023 3M Open winner, and Lee Hodges, the recent 3M Open winner, are among the key players participating in this year's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, a regular-season PGA Tour event offering significant FedEx Cup points and prize money.
- Some of the PGA Tour players participating in the Pro-Am have various team affiliations and sponsorships, demonstrating the typical business aspects of professional sports-analysis.
- Despite fewer NBA players participating, the competition at the Pro-Am was still at a high level, with Jamar Diggs, the event's founder, hosting the tournament at DeLaSalle High School.
- College basketball players like Jordan Horn, who was named MVP, showcased impressive skills at the Pro-Am, and some players, like Patterson, Thompson, and Manyuon, are considering professional careers overseas in basketball and sports-analysis.
