Hideki Matsuyama commits to Detroit's Rocket Classic in July
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Hideki Matsuyama has announced his participation in the Rocket Classic, taking place at Detroit Golf Club from July 30 to August 2. Currently ranked No. 25 in the world, Matsuyama will be playing in the tournament for the sixth time. He joins a growing list of commitments that includes notable names like Si Woo Kim, Xander Schauffele, and Rickie Fowler. The Rocket Classic serves as a critical event leading into the FedEx Cup playoffs, potentially drawing more players looking to improve their standings before the playoffs begin. This year marks the final edition of the Rocket Classic, as the title sponsor will not continue beyond this summer.
- •Matsuyama is an 11-time PGA Tour winner, including the 2021 Masters.
- •Si Woo Kim, ranked No. 18, also committed to the Rocket Classic.
- •The tournament features six players from the top 25 world rankings.
- •This is the eighth and final installment of the Rocket Classic.
- •Additional big-name players may still enter the tournament.
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Former Masters champ is latest to commit to Detroit's Rocket Classic
"Hideki Matsuyama, the No. 25 player in the Official World Golf Ranking, has committed to playing in the Rocket Classic for the sixth time.
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