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Michael Brennan scores eight consecutive birdies at Rocket Classic opening round

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:54 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Michael Brennan scores eight consecutive birdies at Rocket Classic opening round
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Brennan flirts with PGA Tour lore with eight birdies in a row
  • 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Brennan just did something no other PGA Tour player has all year
What they're saying
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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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Michael Brennan caught quite a heater Thursday in the first round of the Rocket Classic en route to an opening 65 at Detroit Golf Club.

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