Alright, so let me walk you through my experience with the 2024 3M Open picks. I’m no pro, just a regular guy who enjoys a bit of golf and trying to predict the unpredictable.
It all started a few weeks ago. I was scrolling through some golf news, trying to get a feel for who was playing well leading up to the tournament. I usually start by looking at the official world golf rankings, just to get a sense of who the top dogs are. Then I dig a little deeper.
First things first, I checked the course history. TPC Twin Cities is the course they play on, so I looked at who has performed well there in the past. Some guys just seem to have a knack for certain courses, you know? I was looking for players who had consistent top-20 finishes or even a win there.
After that, I dove into some recent form. I looked at the last few tournaments each player had been in. Were they making cuts? Were they contending on Sundays? I wasn’t necessarily looking for wins (though that’s always a good sign!), but more for consistent play and a general upward trend.
Then comes the fun part: the gut feeling. Honestly, sometimes you just get a feeling about a player. Maybe you saw a great shot they made on TV, or maybe you just like their style. Whatever it is, don’t ignore that instinct! I made a list of about 10 players that caught my eye.
I narrowed it down to my final picks. I’m not going to bore you with all the names I considered, but let me tell you about a couple I felt pretty good about. I picked a veteran who had a decent track record at TPC Twin Cities and seemed to be playing consistently well recently. Another one I chose was a younger guy, tons of raw talent, and a real hunger to prove himself.
- Player A: Course history + decent form = solid pick.
- Player B: Young gun with potential to surprise.
So how did my picks do? Let’s just say it wasn’t a grand slam. One guy finished respectably in the top 30, while the other struggled a bit more than I anticipated. But hey, that’s golf!
What did I learn? Don’t overthink it too much, trust your gut, and remember that even the best players have bad days. Next year, I’ll be back at it, trying to crack the code of the 3M Open. Maybe next year I’ll have better luck. Who knows? That’s why we love it!
