Peter Malnati opens with 61 in first round of Rocket Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Peter Malnati leads the first round of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club with a 9-under 61. His round included a strong front nine of 28. Malnati aimed for a historic sub-60 score but missed key birdie opportunities on several holes, ultimately holding the course record. With a challenging start to the season, this performance highlights Malnati's putting skills, ranking him 11th on tour. The event features a competitive field and a larger gallery than in previous years.
- •Malnati shot a 9-under 61 in Round 1.
- •He started with a front nine of 28, seven birdies.
- •Missed multiple birdie chances on critical holes.
- •This edition of the Rocket Classic has a strong field.
- •Malnati has historically played well but rarely contended.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Peter Malnati opened in 28, made a run at 59 in first round of Rocket Classic
"In what arguably is the best field in the history of the Rocket Classic, it was the guy ranked 565th in the world who had fans buzzing Thursday.
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