Michael Brennan scores eight consecutive birdies at Rocket Classic opening round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Michael Brennan is creating a significant impact at the Rocket Classic on July 30, 2026, at Detroit Golf Club. After starting 2 over par through four holes, he responded with eight consecutive birdies, moving himself into the top 5 with six holes remaining. Brennan became the first player on the PGA Tour to achieve this feat since Matt McCarty in 2025. His streak, which includes a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-4 13th, has drawn attention, as the Tour record stands at nine consecutive birdies. The opening round is currently live and ongoing.
- •Brennan started 2 over par through four holes.
- •He made eight consecutive birdies to climb the leaderboard.
- •His score places him inside the top 5 with six holes left.
- •Brennan is playing in his fifth straight event.
- •The Rocket Classic opening round is currently in progress.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Brennan just did something no other PGA Tour player has all year
"Michael Brennan went bogey-bogey on third and fourth holes at Detroit Golf Club during his opening round Thursday. He responded to the back-to-back squares in the most impressive of ways.
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