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Cameron Young Fires 61 as Rocket Classic Ends

8/1/2026

Summary

Cameron Young Ties

Cameron Young shot a 9-under 61 on Friday, July 31, 2026, tying the Rocket Classic record and moving to 10 under.
Young shares the 36-hole lead at 10 under with Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Fishburn, while Rickie Fowler and Matt Wallace sit one shot back at 9 under.
The cut after round 2 was 3 under, letting 65 players continue and eliminating 2026 U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark and defending champion Aldrich Potgieter.

Summary

Rocket Mortgage Ends

Rocket Mortgage will stop the $15 million yearly fee to stay in the second tier, ending the Rocket Classic.
Organizers said elite-tier status would require roughly double the contribution, making continuation financially untenable.
Detroit officials will exit the PGA Tour schedule after the 2028 restructuring that splits the circuit into two tours.
A $16 million renovation converted two former par-5 holes into par-4s and added bunkers to reflect Donald Ross’s original design.

History

Historical Context

Since the PGA Tour launched the FedEx Cup in 2007, the series has reshaped tournament incentives, with Tiger Woods becoming a two-time champion. Adjustments in 2008, 2013 and 2022—when the bonus pool rose to $75 million—altered playoff points, qualification and tour-card eligibility. Rocket Mortgage’s 2026 withdrawal from the elite-tier sponsorship reflects those FedEx-driven reforms as the tour plans a two-tour split.

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Cameron Young Ties

Cameron Young shot a 9-under 61 on Friday, July 31, 2026, tying the Rocket Classic record and moving to 10 under.
Young shares the 36-hole lead at 10 under with Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Fishburn, while Rickie Fowler and Matt Wallace sit one shot back at 9 under.
The cut after round 2 was 3 under, letting 65 players continue and eliminating 2026 U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark and defending champion Aldrich Potgieter.

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