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Cam Davis wins Rocket Mortgage Classic for 2nd time after Akshay Bhatia 3-putts 18th hole
Read full article: Cam Davis wins Rocket Mortgage Classic for 2nd time after Akshay Bhatia 3-putts 18th holeCam Davis won the Rocket Mortgage Classic for the second time, closing with a 2-under 70 that gave him a one-shot victory when Akshay Bhatia three-putted from 32 feet on the final hole.
Akshay Bhatia's golf ball falls into a fairway drain, leading to an unusual free drop
Read full article: Akshay Bhatia's golf ball falls into a fairway drain, leading to an unusual free dropAkshay Bhatia had a hole-in-one of sorts when his golf ball fell into a hole in a fairway drain at Detroit Golf Club in the second round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Moore, Pendrith share the Rocket Mortgage Classic lead at 13 under
Read full article: Moore, Pendrith share the Rocket Mortgage Classic lead at 13 underTaylor Moore and Taylor Pendrith shared the Rocket Mortgage Classic lead at 13 under Friday, hoping to hold off a veteran trying to end a victory drought and a promising young pro aiming for his first PGA Tour victory.
Taylor Moore, Peter Kuest lead Rocket Mortgage Classic; Dylan Wu 1 back after albatross
Read full article: Taylor Moore, Peter Kuest lead Rocket Mortgage Classic; Dylan Wu 1 back after albatrossTaylor Moore and Monday qualifier Peter Kuest shot 8-under 64s to share the first-round lead in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Rhonda Walker describes her experience at Rocket Mortgage Classic Pro-Am in Detroit
Read full article: Rhonda Walker describes her experience at Rocket Mortgage Classic Pro-Am in DetroitThis week has truly been a chance-of-a-lifetime-type week for me, playing a round of golf with a PGA Tour pro inside the ropes and giant red grandstands of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. This was an incredible opportunity
Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama to play Detroit’s Rocket Mortgage Classic this summer
Read full article: Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama to play Detroit’s Rocket Mortgage Classic this summerJapan’s Hideki Matsuyama, 2021 Masters champion, has committed to playing in Detroit’s 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic in July.
Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed will play Detroit’s Rocket Mortgage Classic in July
Read full article: Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed will play Detroit’s Rocket Mortgage Classic in JulyGolf legend Phil Mickelson, fresh off becoming the oldest player to win a major, has committed to playing in Detroit’s Rocket Mortgage Classic this summer.
PGA’s Rocket Mortgage Classic will have limited fans this year at Detroit Golf Club
Read full article: PGA’s Rocket Mortgage Classic will have limited fans this year at Detroit Golf ClubThe PGA Tour's Rocket Mortgage Classic will have limited fans in attendance this year at the Detroit Golf Club after the state of Michigan announced eased COVID-19 policies for outdoor events.
Detroit to host event to create path for Black golfers
Read full article: Detroit to host event to create path for Black golfersFILE - In this Sunday, July 5, 2020 file photo ,Bryson DeChambeau holds the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament trophy at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit. The PGA Tour event is staging a four-day event this year to create more playing and business opportunities in golf for Blacks. “Golf is a multi-billion dollar industry and it lacks diversity,” said Jason Langwell, executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. AdBryson DeChambeau is the defending champion at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, to be held July 1-4 after The John Shippen. The entire event will be part of a one-hour special on CBS leading into the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Bryson DeChambeau tied for early 2nd-round lead in Detroit
Read full article: Bryson DeChambeau tied for early 2nd-round lead in DetroitChris Kirk drives on the 15th tee during the second round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament, Friday, July 3, 2020, at the Detroit Golf Club in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
PGA Tour: Date set for 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit
Read full article: PGA Tour: Date set for 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic in DetroitDETROIT - The 2020 date for Detroit's PGA Tour event, the Rocket Mortgage Classic, is set. The 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic will be held May 26-31. We couldnt be more excited about the dates the PGA TOUR has provided us, and we are looking forward to holding to another phenomenal tournament in 2020. Not only will the Rocket Mortgage Classic be a great way to kick off summer in Detroit immediately after the Memorial Day holiday, but we will once again have our tournament fall between two major championships - the PGA Championship and U.S. Open. With the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the Detroit Grand Prix being held during the same week, we will have another excellent opportunity to shine a bright, international spotlight on the city of Detroit.
Jamie Edmonds: The future has me thinking about the past
Read full article: Jamie Edmonds: The future has me thinking about the pastI sat at the desk with them and tossed (TV term) to them and off they went with their sports casts. Then, theres the performance on-air of reading over video and tossing to soundbites, or SOTs (sound on tape, TV term) The anchor has to make it interesting, they have to make people care. Now they have a great reel (TV term) for after they graduate to go out and get a broadcasting job. There was this fantastic EP (executive producer, TV term) named Jeff Proctor who taught me a lot, most notably, the importance of details in a story, of getting it right. Hopefully they go out and get a job in the biz (TV term) and have as much fun and learned as much as I have in the past 11 years.
Nate Lashley wins inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Nate Lashley wins inaugural Rocket Mortgage ClassicDETROIT - As the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic wrapped up Sunday evening, Nate Lashley was crowned champion with a score of -25 total. With competitors in the tournament like Bubba Watson and Rickie Fowler, Lashley was able to put his name on the map. But he soon recovered his love for the game and fought his way onto the PGA Tour. Getting his first PGA Tour win in Detroit, Lashley says:Anytime you get your first PGA Tour win, it dont matter where you are, youre always going to remember that place. Ill never forget how great the fans were this week, and I really appreciate it.Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Nate Lashley wins inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Nate Lashley wins inaugural Rocket Mortgage ClassicAs the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic wrapped up Sunday evening, Nate Lashley was crowned champion with a score of -25 total. Lashley had a six-stroke lead over runner up Doc Redman. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Wayne County exec, ex-Detroit police chief experiences 'blatant racism' at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Wayne County exec, ex-Detroit police chief experiences 'blatant racism' at Rocket Mortgage ClassicDETROIT - A security guard has been removed after Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said he and his wife experienced racism Friday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. While inside the clubhouse, she was interrupted during a conversation by an employee who again asked for her identification. Part of Evans' post on Facebook can be read below. The executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic released a statement Saturday night. "We were very sorry to learn about Mr. and Mrs. Evans' poor experience with a security guard from the tournament's security contractor.
Wayne County exec, ex-Detroit police chief experience 'blatant racism' at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Wayne County exec, ex-Detroit police chief experience 'blatant racism' at Rocket Mortgage ClassicDETROIT - A security guard has been removed after Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said he and his wife experienced racism Friday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. While inside the clubhouse, she was interrupted during a conversation by an employee who again asked for her identification. Part of Evans' post on Facebook can be read below. The executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic released a statement Saturday night. "We were very sorry to learn about Mr. and Mrs. Evans' poor experience with a security guard from the tournament's security contractor.
Jamie Edmonds: Getting to know the Rocket Mortgage Classic leaderboard
Read full article: Jamie Edmonds: Getting to know the Rocket Mortgage Classic leaderboardNate Lashley looks on from the 18th tee during round three of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Country Club on June 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. There was a time when you didnt know those guys either. Its hard to believe now, but there was a time when we all didnt know a guy by the name of Tiger Woods either. He got into real estate and almost didnt look back. Monday, he went to the qualifier for the Rocket Mortgage Classic and didnt qualify.
Warren County exec, ex-Detroit police chief experiences 'blatant racism' at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Warren County exec, ex-Detroit police chief experiences 'blatant racism' at Rocket Mortgage ClassicDETROIT - A security guard has been removed after Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said he and his wife experienced racism Friday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. While inside the clubhouse, she was interrupted during a conversation by an employee who again asked for her identification. Part of Evans' post on Facebook can be read below. The executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic released a statement Saturday night. "We were very sorry to learn about Mr. and Mrs. Evans' poor experience with a security guard from the tournament's security contractor.
Day 2 of 1st annual Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Day 2 of 1st annual Rocket Mortgage ClassicDETROIT - Day 2 of the first annual Rocket Mortgage Classic wraps up Friday evening as 58 golfers will be moving onto the third round. Big names like Bubba Watson were cut and will not be moving onto round three of the tournament. Another big name was Rickie Fowler who was bringing attention on and off the course. Fowler placed T21 scoring -8 and will be moving onto round three tomorrow. The fans know their golf, and it's neat to see guys like Bubba Watson and Rickie (Fowler) who I've played with, and it's a lot of support.
Rocket Mortgage Classic tees off at Detroit Golf Club
Read full article: Rocket Mortgage Classic tees off at Detroit Golf ClubDETROIT - The biggest names in golf teed it up at Detroit Golf Club for round one of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Thursday. RELATED: Rickie Fowler to take first swing for Rocket Mortgage HeroesGeorge Williams said he sees the tournament -- the first-ever in Detroit -- as a boon for the city. "I think it's the icing on the cake that makes this city a great comeback city," Williams said. Stephen Winter is a longtime member of the Detroit Golf Club. As of Thursday, Rickie Fowler has been the fan favorite.