Canadian Taylor Pendrith Leads the 3M Open in Pursuit of His 2nd Victory of the Year

Taylor Pendrith putts on the 18th green during the second round of the 3M Open golf tournament in Blaine, Minn., on July 26, 2024. Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo

BLAINE, Minn.—Taylor Pendrith shot a 7–under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith into the weekend in the 3M Open.

Playing in windier afternoon conditions, Pendrith made a 30-foot birdie putt on the par-4 16th and tapped in for another birdie on the par-5 18th. He had a 12-under 130 total at the TPC Twin Cities, playing the first 36 holes without a bogey.