Name: Minnesota grad Ben Warian makes first pro start with huge support at 3M Open
Uploaded: 2024-07-26T00:53:36.000Z
Duration: 188 s

In the opening round of the 2024 3M Open, University of Minnesota grad Ben Warian made his first PGA TOUR start on a sponsor exemption and played in front of a large, supportive group of friends and family. The Stillwater, Minnesota, native and his parents discuss his strong collegiate career as a Minnesota Golden Gopher and dream of playing professionally. Warian carded a 2-under 69 on Thursday at TPC Twin Cities.

Minnesota grad Ben Warian makes first pro start with huge support at 3M Open

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