Michael Thorbjornsen captures first PGA Tour win at Rocket Classic
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Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic on August 2, 2026, with a final-round 63 at Detroit Golf Club. He entered the day four shots behind but overtook the competition through a series of birdies, finishing at 18-under 262. Davis Riley, the 54-hole leader, struggled with early bogeys and finished T-3. Several players challenged for the lead, including Xander Schauffele, who finished second. Thorbjornsen's victory adds to the recent trend of young players excelling on the Tour, following Jackson Koivun's win the previous week.
- •Thorbjornsen shot a final-round, bogey-free 63.
- •He was four shots back entering the final round.
- •Davis Riley made three early bogeys, finishing T-3.
- •Xander Schauffele briefly led but finished second.
- •Thorbjornsen becomes the eighth first-time winner this season.
- 11:32 PMESPN — Thorbjornsen wins final Rocket Classic for 1st title
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Thorbjornsen reacts to winning for the first time on the PGA Tour at the Rocket Classic
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Thorbjornsen wins for first time on Tour at final Rocket Classic
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Thorbjornsen earns maiden PGA win at Rocket Classic
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Thorbjornsen wins final Rocket Classic for first PGA Tour victory
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Young guns part II: Michael Thorbjornsen wins first PGA Tour title at Rocket Classic
"Michael Thorbjornsen sank a 26-foot putt on the final green to secure his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic on Sunday, pulling clear of a crowded field including Xander Schauffele to win by two shots.Despite his final-hole heroics, it was ultimately comfortable for Thorbjornsen in his first PGA Tour win after having twice finished as runner-up since turning pro in June 2024.
"Michael Thorbjornsen won his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic on Sunday. Thorbjornsen has come incredibly close to winning in the past, and had a great chance heading into the final round at The Players Championship in March.
"Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot a seven-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final Rocket Classic on Sunday.
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External links- ESPNAug 2, 2026, 11:32 PMThorbjornsen wins final Rocket Classic for 1st title
Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title in the final Rocket Classic.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 10:49 PMMichael Thorbjornsen reacts to winning for the first time on the PGA Tour at the Rocket Classic
Michael Thorbjornsen won his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic on Sunday. Thorbjornsen has come incredibly close to winning in the past, and had a great chance heading into the final round at The Players Championship in March.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 10:39 PMMichael Thorbjornsen wins for first time on Tour at final Rocket Classic
Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two strokes on Sunday at the Rocket Classic.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 10:21 PMThorbjornsen earns maiden PGA win at Rocket Classic
Michael Thorbjornsen sank a 26-foot putt on the final green to secure his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic on Sunday, pulling clear of a crowded field including Xander Schauffele to win by two shots.Despite his final-hole heroics, it was ultimately comfortable for Thorbjornsen in his first PGA Tour win after having twice finished as runner-up since turning pro in June 2024.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 10:01 PMMichael Thorbjornsen wins final Rocket Classic for first PGA Tour victory
Michael Thorbjornsen won his first tournament on the PGA Tour when he stormed the back nine to claim the title at the last Rocket Classic in Detroit.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:46 PMYoung guns part II: Michael Thorbjornsen wins first PGA Tour title at Rocket Classic
Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic with a final-round 63.
- Sky Sports—Thorbjornsen wins first PGA Tour title by two shots at Rocket Classic
Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot a seven-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final Rocket Classic on Sunday.
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