Davis Riley takes one-shot lead into final round at Rocket Classic
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:56 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Davis Riley finished strong with a seven-under 63 on Saturday at the Rocket Classic in Detroit. He secured a one-shot lead, reaching 15 under, after closing with consecutive birdies, including a 54-foot putt at No. 17. Michael Brennan trails after a solid round but missed a crucial putt at 18. The tightly-packed leaderboard features several challengers, including Rasmus Hojgaard and Chris Kirk, all aiming for the last two tournaments before the postseason. The final round is set for Sunday.
- •Riley closed with birdies at 17 and 18 for his lead.
- •Brennan shot a 64 but missed a key putt on 18.
- •Hojgaard matched the course record with a 61 on Saturday.
- •Several players, including Fowler and Young, trail by three shots.
- •Final round scheduled for Sunday at Detroit Golf Club.
- 11:47 PMESPN Golf — Riley jumps ahead at Rocket Classic after firing 63
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Davis Riley closes strong, takes 1-shot lead into final round of the last Rocket Classic in Detroit
"Davis Riley shot a 7-under 63 to reach 15 under and took a one-shot lead at Detroit Golf Club, where the course will give many players on the crowded leaderboard a chance to win the last Rocket Classic.
"Davis Riley shot a seven-under 63 to reach 15 under on Saturday and take a one-shot lead going into the final round at the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
"Davis Riley closed with consecutive birdies, including a 54-foot putt at No. 17, and took a one-shot lead Saturday at the Rocket Classic.
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External links- ESPN GolfAug 1, 2026, 11:47 PMRiley jumps ahead at Rocket Classic after firing 63
Davis Riley closed with consecutive birdies, including a 54-foot putt at No. 17, and took a one-shot lead Saturday at the Rocket Classic.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:11 PMDavis Riley closes strong, takes 1-shot lead into final round of the last Rocket Classic in Detroit
Davis Riley shot a 7-under 63 to reach 15 under and took a one-shot lead at Detroit Golf Club, where the course will give many players on the crowded leaderboard a chance to win the last Rocket Classic.
- Sky Sports—Riley leads by one shot ahead of final round of Rocket Classic
Davis Riley shot a seven-under 63 to reach 15 under on Saturday and take a one-shot lead going into the final round at the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
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