Peter Malnati leads early at Rocket Classic as first round unfolds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The first round of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club is currently in progress. Peter Malnati set a remarkable pace with an opening nine of 28, reaching 7 under par as he made the turn. The course has a record of 11-under 61, established by Jake Knapp last year. Players are actively accumulating birdies as the round continues this morning.
- •Round 1 of the Rocket Classic began Thursday morning.
- •Malnati is currently at 7 under par.
- •The course-record score to beat is 61, set by Jake Knapp.
- •Players are generating numerous birdies during the round.
- •Live leaderboard updates are available for current scores.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Round 1 of the Rocket Classic: LIVE leaderboard
"The first round of the final Rocket Classic began Thursday morning, and players wasted no time in piling up the birdies.
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