2026 3M Open Round 3 TV Coverage: How to Watch Saturday

A Historic Friday Sets the Stage

There's something magical about Minnesota in late July—the long summer evenings, the lakes shimmering in the distance, and this weekend, a golf tournament that just witnessed history unfold. Michael Kim's 12-under 59 on Friday wasn't just a scorecard; it was a masterpiece painted across the fairways of TPC Twin Cities.

As we settle in for Saturday's third round, Kim holds a commanding three-shot lead, and the question on everyone's mind isn't just whether he can hold it—it's whether we might witness more magic at this beloved PGA Tour stop.

Saturday TV Coverage: Your Complete Guide

For those of us who can't be walking the grounds at TPC Twin Cities, here's exactly how to catch every crucial shot of Round 3:

Television Broadcast Times

Golf Channel: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
CBS: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET

Streaming Options

The streaming landscape for Saturday offers multiple ways to follow the action:

PGA Tour Live on ESPN+: Coverage begins bright and early at 8:00 a.m. ET, featuring exclusive early-round coverage plus featured group and featured hole streams throughout the day
Golf Channel Mobile: Simulcast of Golf Channel's television coverage

If you're serious about catching every moment of tournament golf, an ESPN+ subscription at $11.99 per month remains the gold standard for comprehensive PGA Tour coverage.

The Storylines to Watch

Michael Kim's 59 was the 16th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history—a feat that places him in truly rarified air. He birdied his final four holes to reach that magical number, the kind of finish that separates the memorable from the legendary. Kim tees off at 1:35 p.m. ET alongside Ben Kohles, who sits three shots back in a tie with Emiliano Grillo and Chandler Phillips.

Then there's the matter of Scottie Scheffler. The World No. 1 managed only a one-under 70 on Friday, leaving him at seven under for the tournament and sitting T13. Six shots separate him from Kim heading into the weekend—a significant but not insurmountable deficit for a player of Scheffler's caliber as he pursues his second victory of the season.

TPC Twin Cities: The Setting

There's a reason the 3M Open has found a permanent home here in Minnesota. TPC Twin Cities offers that perfect blend of accessibility and challenge that makes for compelling weekend viewing. The course rewards precision and punishes complacency—exactly the kind of test that separates Saturday movers from Sunday winners.

With summer conditions in full effect, expect firm fairways and receptive greens that could produce more fireworks if players can find their rhythm early.

Key Tee Times to Circle

The early wave begins at 8:00 a.m. ET, but if you're planning your viewing around the leaders:

1:35 p.m. ET: Michael Kim and Ben Kohles (the final pairing)

Earlier notable pairings include Chris Kirk and Corey Conners teeing off at 8:10 a.m. ET, while Joel Dahmen plays alongside Ricky Castillo at 8:50 a.m. ET.

The Takeaway

History has already been made at the 2026 3M Open, but Saturday's round will determine whether Michael Kim's 59 becomes a footnote or the foundation of a championship weekend. Tune into Golf Channel at 1:00 p.m. ET or CBS at 3:00 p.m. ET—or start your morning with ESPN+ at 8:00 a.m.—and watch as the drama at TPC Twin Cities continues to unfold. This is why we love tournament golf.