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Thorbjornsen Wins Final Rocket Classic, 7-Under Comeback

8/3/2026

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Michael Thorbjornsen won the 2026 Rocket Classic with a 7-under 63, two shots ahead of Xander Schauffele.
The victory earned him a $1.8 million prize and moved him to No. 69 in FedEx Cup, securing playoff spot.
He erased a four-shot deficit in the final round to achieve tournament’s largest comeback, beating prior three-shot record.
The 2026 event was the final Rocket Classic after Rocket Mortgage declined a 2027 tournament, citing $15 million.

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Michael Thorbjornsen won the 2026 Rocket Classic with a 7-under 63, two shots ahead of Xander Schauffele.
The victory earned him a $1.8 million prize and moved him to No. 69 in FedEx Cup, securing playoff spot.
He erased a four-shot deficit in the final round to achieve tournament’s largest comeback, beating prior three-shot record.
The 2026 event was the final Rocket Classic after Rocket Mortgage declined a 2027 tournament, citing $15 million.