Peter Malnati ties course record with 9-under-par 61 at Rocket Classic
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Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Peter Malnati tied the course record at the 2026 Rocket Classic by shooting a 9-under-par 61 in the first round on July 30 at the Detroit Golf Club. He birdied seven holes on the front nine and continued the momentum with additional birdies on holes 11 and 13. Despite missing birdie opportunities on the last five holes, Malnati's performance matched the record set by Jake Knapp in the previous year. The Detroit Golf Club recently underwent renovations aimed at increasing difficulty, further highlighting Malnati's achievement. The tournament continues with more rounds ahead.
- •Malnati shot a 9-under-par 61 in the first round.
- •He birdied seven holes on the front nine.
- •Malnati tied the record set by Jake Knapp in 2025.
- •Detroit Golf Club underwent a $16.1 million renovation.
- •More rounds are scheduled for the Rocket Classic.
- 7:02 PMESPN — Malnati fires 61 for lead at final Rocket Classic
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Peter Malnati shifts mindset to shoot career-low 61 at Rocket Classic and grab early lead
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Peter Malnati shoots 9-under 61, takes early lead in 8th and final Rocket Classic in Detroit
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Peter Malnati ties course record with 9-under-par 61 at Rocket Classic
"Peter Malnati's last win on the PGA Tour was nearly two and a half years ago at the 2024 Valspar Championship. The following year he missed the cut 13 times and this year already, he's failed to make it to the weekend ten times, including at last week's 3M Open. The 39-year-old admits "the struggle has been real," but says he was determined to flip the script this week and through the first round, he has.
"American golfer Peter Malnati tied a course record at the 2026 Rocket Classic, shooting a historic 9-under-par 61 in the first round.
"Peter Malnati shot a 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters Thursday in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
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External links- ESPNJul 30, 2026, 7:02 PMMalnati fires 61 for lead at final Rocket Classic
Peter Malnati shot a 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters Thursday in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 6:30 PMPeter Malnati shifts mindset to shoot career-low 61 at Rocket Classic and grab early lead
Peter Malnati's last win on the PGA Tour was nearly two and a half years ago at the 2024 Valspar Championship. The following year he missed the cut 13 times and this year already, he's failed to make it to the weekend ten times, including at last week's 3M Open. The 39-year-old admits "the struggle has been real," but says he was determined to flip the script this week and through the first round, he has.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 6:01 PMPeter Malnati shoots 9-under 61, takes early lead in 8th and final Rocket Classic in Detroit
Peter Malnati shot a 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 4:14 PMPeter Malnati ties course record with 9-under-par 61 at Rocket Classic
American golfer Peter Malnati tied a course record at the 2026 Rocket Classic, shooting a historic 9-under-par 61 in the first round.
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