under 61, takes early lead at Rocket Classic
Peter Malnati shot a 9-under 61 to take the early lead at the Rocket Classic in Detroit. The tournament is a key event as players compete for spots in the upcoming FedExCup Playoffs.
Why it matters
This event is critical for professional golfers looking to secure their standing in the FedExCup rankings before the season concludes.
Information Players in This Article Favorite players to keep them at the top of your leaderboard and get the latest updates. Sign In or Sign Up to save favorites across devices. Favorite P. Malnati Written by Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Peter Malnati shot a 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters Thursday in the first round of the Rocket Classic.
Malnati, who missed opportunities on the greens to potentially break 60, had seven birdies on the front nine and two birdies on the back in his bogey-free round at the new-look Detroit Golf Club. The course underwent a major renovation, including converting a couple of par-5 holes into par 4s, in an attempt to restore Donald Ross' vision for it more than a century ago and make it more challenging.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in