Michael Thorbjornsen rises on PGA Tour money list after Rocket Classic win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Michael Thorbjornsen secured victory at the Rocket Classic on August 2 at the Detroit Golf Club, earning a $1.8 million prize. This win propelled him from 67th to 38th on the PGA Tour money list, with nearly $3.7 million in earnings this season. He became the 45th player to surpass $3 million in earnings this season, as 109 players have earned at least $1 million, nearing last year's total of 112 millionaires. The FedEx Cup Playoffs will begin August 13-16 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic.
- •Thorbjornsen won the Rocket Classic on August 2.
- •He received a $1.8 million first-place check.
- •He is now 38th on the money list, up from 67th.
- •Scottie Scheffler leads the money list with nearly $17 million.
- •The FedEx Cup Playoffs are set for August 13-16.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Thorbjornsen rockets up PGA Tour money list with big check
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