Peter Malnati leads first round at Rocket Classic, flirts with 59

Peter Malnati shot a 9-under 61 in the first round of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club on July 30, marking the lowest score of the tournament so far. Malnati's round included a blistering 7-under 28 on the front nine, pushing him to near a historic 59. However, he could not maintain the pace, missing several birdie opportunities on the back nine. The first round featured a large gallery and favorable conditions at the newly renovated course, with other notable players like Rickie Fowler and Keegan Bradley also starting strong.

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