under 61, takes early lead at Rocket Classic
Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to take a two-stroke lead in the first round of the Rocket Classic in Detroit. Despite his recent struggles with missed cuts, Malnati performed exceptionally well on the newly renovated Detroit Golf Club course.
Why it matters
The performance marks a significant turnaround for Malnati and highlights the impact of recent course design changes on professional golf scoring.
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 Favorite M. Brennan Favorite R. Fowler Written by Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Peter Malnati has missed more cuts than he has made on the PGA TOUR this season, filling his head with doubts about his game.
Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to tie a tournament record in the first round of the Rocket Classic, giving him a two-shot lead.
When Malnati stood on the first tee, his caddie suggested leaving the driver in his bag to play it safe and set up a solid start.
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