🔥 Trending Brian Harman's Controversial Gesture at the 3M Open Finish

At the conclusion of the 2026 3M Open, golfer Brian Harman garnered significant attention for an unexpected gesture directed at a TV camera ³⁵. After finishing his round at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, Harman was captured on camera raising his middle finger towards the lens while in the recorder's hut ⁵⁶.

Details of the Incident

The incident occurred on July 26, 2026, during the final round of the tournament ². Harman, the 2023 Open Champion, finished tied for third place with a remarkable 20-under-par performance ¹⁶⁷. This strong finish earned him a prize of $429,550 ¹.

Despite his impressive play, it was his post-round action that went viral and sparked mixed reactions among golf fans ³⁶. The gesture was described as "far less buttoned-up than the game usually allows" ⁵. Fellow golfer Scottie Scheffler, who shook hands with Harman on the 18th green, was seen laughing in response to the gesture ²⁶⁷.

Harman's Performance at the 3M Open

Harman's performance at the 3M Open was strong, marking one of his best recent finishes.

• Final Score: 20-under-par ¹⁶⁷
• Placement: Tied for third ¹⁶⁷
• Earnings: $429,550 ¹

He had a particularly good weekend, playing 20-under for the tournament ¹. In the final round, he made a birdie on the 595-yard, par-5 18th hole, reaching it in two shots after a 306-yard drive ⁸.

Prior to the 3M Open, Harman's best finish in his last 10 appearances was a tie for 22nd at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he scored 5-under ⁴. His average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments was -0.241 ⁴.