Michael Thorbjornsen claims first PGA Tour win at Rocket Classic
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:47 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first victory on the PGA Tour at the Rocket Classic held in Detroit. The 24-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, showcased his skills as one of the top young players in the game. Thorbjornsen employs a unique 10-finger baseball grip, explaining that traditional grips do not suit him. His win solidifies his status as a rising star in golf, and he looks to build on this momentum in future tournaments.
- •Thorbjornsen won the Rocket Classic on August 3, 2026.
- •He uses a 10-finger baseball grip for better control.
- •His grip preference distinguishes him in the professional golf field.
- •Victory reinforces his potential as a future superstar in golf.
- •Thorbjornsen aims to increase his PGA Tour win tally.
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Thorbjornsen Won the Rocket Classic Using One of Golf’s Rarest Grips
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why Michael Thorbjornsen uses a 10-finger baseball grip, ‘interlock is impossible for me’
"At the 2026 Rocket Classic, Michael Thorbjornsen captured the first PGA Tour victory of his career. And he did it with a grip that stands out among elite golfers.While most PGA Tour players use either an interlocking or an overlapping grip, Thorbjornsen has instead used the 10-finger grip since he started playing. The rarely seen […] The post Michael Thorbjornsen Won the Rocket Classic Using One of Golf’s Rarest Grips appeared first on HEAVY.
"Michael Thorbjornsen won for the first time on the PGA Tour on Sunday at the Rocket Classic. Thorbjornsen is one of the most talented young players in the professional game, and he finally got off the mark by joining the winners’ circle in Detroit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:47 AMMichael Thorbjornsen Won the Rocket Classic Using One of Golf’s Rarest Grips
At the 2026 Rocket Classic, Michael Thorbjornsen captured the first PGA Tour victory of his career. And he did it with a grip that stands out among elite golfers.While most PGA Tour players use either an interlocking or an overlapping grip, Thorbjornsen has instead used the 10-finger grip since he started playing. The rarely seen […] The post Michael Thorbjornsen Won the Rocket Classic Using One of Golf’s Rarest Grips appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:30 PMWhy Michael Thorbjornsen uses a 10-finger baseball grip, ‘interlock is impossible for me’
Michael Thorbjornsen won for the first time on the PGA Tour on Sunday at the Rocket Classic. Thorbjornsen is one of the most talented young players in the professional game, and he finally got off the mark by joining the winners’ circle in Detroit.
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