Tony Finau came from five behind back to win the 3M Open and set the tournament record for the largest final-round comeback in Minneapolis.

The American could even afford a bogey six after driving into the water on the 18th at TPC Twin Cities as he still won by three strokes from South Korea’s Sungjae Im after overnight leader Scott Piercy endured a nightmare final 11 holes.

Tony Finau follows through on his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the 3M Open golf tournament
Tony Finau follows through on his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the 3M Open golf tournament (Abbie Parr/AP)

His round of 76 dropped him back into a share of fourth on 13 under.

Tony Finau acknowledges applause from the gallery after his win in the 3M Open
Tony Finau acknowledges applause from the gallery after his win in the 3M Open (Abbie Parr/AP)

Former Masters champion Danny Willett finished in a share of seventh on 10 under after recovering from two opening bogeys to shoot a 68.

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