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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

Peter Malnati leads early at Rocket Classic as first round unfolds
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Round 3 of the Rocket Classic: LIVE leaderboard
  • 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Round 2 of the Rocket Classic: LIVE leaderboard
  • 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Round 1 of the Rocket Classic: LIVE leaderboard
What they're saying
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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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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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The stars were out and showing out at the halfway point of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club.

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