Malnati leads Rocket Classic, Fowler and Cantlay also in contention
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
At the Rocket Classic in Detroit, Peter Malnati holds a two-shot lead after the first round, shooting a bogey-free nine-under 61. Malnati's score ties the tournament record for the first round. Rickie Fowler and Ryan Gerard are two strokes back, each finishing with a 63. Patrick Cantlay, alongside Patrick Fishburn, trails by one shot. Malnati, who defied caddie advice to use his driver on the first hole, recorded seven birdies on the front nine and aimed for a sub-60 round before slowing down in the final stretch. The second round is scheduled for 7 PM on Friday.
- •Malnati shoots nine-under 61 in the first round.
- •Fowler and Gerard finish two shots back with 63s.
- •Cantlay and Fishburn are one stroke behind Fowler and Gerard.
- •Second round begins at 7 PM on Friday.
- 11:36 PMCBS Sports — 2026 Rocket Classic leaderboard: Peter Malnati threatens to break 60 with Rickie Fowler chasing
"Rickie Fowler and Patrick Cantlay are in contention after the first round of the Rocket Classic in Detroit as leader Peter Malnati threatened a sensational sub-60 score.
"A newly restored Detroit Golf Club posed few problems for players on Thursday
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External links- CBS SportsJul 30, 2026, 11:36 PM2026 Rocket Classic leaderboard: Peter Malnati threatens to break 60 with Rickie Fowler chasing
A newly restored Detroit Golf Club posed few problems for players on Thursday
- Sky Sports—Fowler, Cantlay impress as Malnati leads after threatening 59 round
Rickie Fowler and Patrick Cantlay are in contention after the first round of the Rocket Classic in Detroit as leader Peter Malnati threatened a sensational sub-60 score.
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