Michael Thorbjornsen wins 2026 Rocket Classic, earns $1.8 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 2026 Rocket Classic held at Detroit Golf Club, finishing with a score of -18. His performance included a closing birdie from 26 feet, allowing him to top Xander Schauffele by two shots. The total purse for the tournament was $10 million. This marks the last edition of the Rocket Classic after eight years. The next event is the Wyndham Championship, the final regular-season outing of the year.
- •Thorbjornsen finished -18/262 and won $1.8 million.
- •Xander Schauffele placed second at -16/264, earning $1.09 million.
- •Davis Riley took third with a score of -15/265 for $690,000.
- •The tournament had a total purse of $10 million.
- •The Wyndham Championship is next on the PGA Tour schedule.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Here’s the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2026 Rocket Classic
"The total purse at Detroit Golf Club was $10 million with Michael Thorbjornsen taking home $1.8 million for his first PGA Tour victory.
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