Ben Griffin struggles with driver issues during Rocket Classic opening round

Ben Griffin shot a two-under par 68 in the opening round of the Rocket Classic on July 31, 2026. He noted problems with his driver, which he felt was not performing well enough compared to his 3-wood, leading him to primarily rely on the latter throughout the round. Griffin, who had a successful 2025 season, is looking to improve his performance in 2026 but has not secured a win yet. Following his round, he expressed the need to address his driver issues to remain competitive in the tournament.

• 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Griffin claims an issue with his driver at the Rocket Classic meant his 3-wood flew just as far