Detroit Rocket Classic highlights Black heritage in golf community
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Detroit Rocket Classic showcased the historic Detroit Golf Club, a majority Black community, as it wrapped up its final tournament. Residents emphasized the event's role in emphasizing their affluent neighborhood and drawing national attention. Complaints about the tournament's disruption were tempered by gratitude for the financial benefits and investment in local initiatives, including over $10 million to charities since 2019. This year's event brought millions in local spending, marking the end of a significant golfing tradition in Detroit.
- •Detroit Golf Club hosted the Rocket Classic, spotlighting its Black history.
- •Residents highlighted both chaos and local vibrancy from the tournament.
- •Rocket Companies invested over $10 million into local charities since 2019.
- •The tournament generates approximately $1.5-2 million in local spending annually.
- •Dr. Jimmy Womack expressed pride in showcasing the community to a national audience.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Rocket Classic spotlighted Black historic area, residents say
"Detroit's Rocket Classic was a rare PGA tournament that spotlighted an affluent majority-Black community, residents say.
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