Michael Thorbjornsen rises on PGA Tour money list after Rocket Classic win

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.

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