Nicolai Højgaard ties Detroit course record with third consecutive 61
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Nicolai Højgaard shot a 61 during his third round at the Rocket Classic, matching the course record at Detroit Golf Club for the third consecutive day. He followed Peter Malnati and Cameron Young, who both also recorded 61s earlier in the tournament. Højgaard, currently the clubhouse leader at 12 under, cited strong putting on the back nine as crucial to his success. Rainstorms are expected overnight, which may affect groupings in the final round scheduled for Sunday.
- •Højgaard matched course record with a 61 in Detroit.
- •Peter Malnati and Cameron Young previously shot identical scores.
- •Højgaard's current position is 12 under, leading the clubhouse.
- •Final round on Sunday may face weather-related delays.
- •Groupings adjusted for Sunday due to expected rain.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — 'Suddenly it was a 61': Nicolai Højgaard is third to tie Detroit course record in as many days
"For the third consecutive day a player at the Rocket Classic shot a 61 tying the Detroit Golf Club's lowest-score in a single round. Nicolai Højgaard did it on Moving Day, following Peter Malnati and Cameron Young.
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