Former Illinois Golfer Nick Hardy Shoots Another Low Round to Close 3M Open

Former Illinois golf standout Nick Hardy closed out a rock-solid performance at the PGA Tour’s 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, with a 4-under 67 on Sunday to finish the tournament at 13-under, securing a tie for 28th place. It was Hardy’s third round of 67 on the week – a consistent showing that offered a much-needed steadying force in an up-and-down 2025 season.

Sunday proved to be a difficult day for many in the field. Akshay Bhatia, who entered the final round atop the leaderboard after a dazzling 63 on Saturday, struggled to find his rhythm and faded with a 4-over 75 to fall out of contention. While others stumbled under final-round pressure, Hardy remained steady, carding zero bogeys and capitalizing on birdie chances to steadily climb the board.