Peter Malnati leads Rocket Classic; Rickie Fowler tied for second
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Peter Malnati shot a 9-under par 61 to lead the first round of the 2026 Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club on July 30. Malnati’s score tied the course record and placed him ahead of fan favorite Rickie Fowler, who finished at 7-under. Fowler, a six-time PGA Tour champion, had an impressive round with multiple birdies and an eagle. Malnati’s performance marks a significant turnaround in a challenging year, while world-ranked players Cameron Young and Russell Henley completed the round at 1-under and 3-under, respectively. With the tournament in its early stages, competitors will focus on building their rounds in the following days.
- •Malnati leads at 9-under par after the first round.
- •Fowler trails by two strokes at 7-under par.
- •Cameron Young finishes at 1-under; Russell Henley at 3-under.
- •Malnati tied the course record set in 2025.
- •The event is the last Rocket Classic in its history.
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Rocket Classic vets Rickie Fowler, Peter Malnati dominate Round 1
"Peter Malnati and Rickie Fowler, two of the six golfers who have participated in all 8 Rocket Classics, dominated the first round of the 2026 edition.
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