Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic
Summary
Michael Thorbjornsen won his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final Rocket Classic golf tournament in Detroit. He finished the tournament 18 under par with a final round score of 7-under 63, securing his place in the FedEx Cup playoffs.Key Facts
- Thorbjornsen finished two shots ahead of Xander Schauffele, who came in second.
- The tournament was the 8th and final Rocket Classic event.
- Thorbjornsen started the last round three shots behind the leader, Davis Riley.
- Riley began with the lead but made four bogeys and finished third.
- Thorbjornsen had a bogey-free final round and made a key 26-foot birdie putt on the last hole.
- He became the eighth first-time winner on the PGA Tour this season.
- The top 70 players in the standings, including Thorbjornsen at No. 69, will advance to the FedEx Cup playoffs.
- The tournament conditions included rain in the morning and windy weather later.
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