PGA Tour stars participate in unique rooftop tee shot challenge in Detroit
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Rocket Classic introduces the Par 3 in the D exhibition on July 28 at Detroit Golf Club. Six PGA Tour players, including Keegan Bradley and Rickie Fowler, will attempt precision shots from the roof of a downtown building to a green across the street. The event aims to connect the tournament to the city and will support local charities. This year marks the final Rocket Classic hosted at Detroit Golf Club, which has been the event's home since its inception in 2019.
- •Par 3 in the D features shots from a rooftop to a ground green.
- •Players include Tony Finau, Russell Henley, and Xander Schauffele.
- •The event encourages community engagement and supports local charities.
- •2026 is the last year for the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club.
- •Tournament has generated significant funds for local initiatives since 2019.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Fowler, Schauffele Headline Rooftop Golf Exhibition Before Rocket Classic
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour Stars to Hit Rooftop Tee Shots in Rocket Classic’s ‘Par 3 in the D’
"PGA Tour stars wowed fans during Rocket Classic's Par 3 in the D, hitting rooftop tee shots across downtown Detroit before tournament week. The post Fowler, Schauffele Headline Rooftop Golf Exhibition Before Rocket Classic appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Rocket Classic debuts its unique Par 3 in the D rooftop challenge while preparing for its final PGA Tour event at Detroit Golf Club. The post PGA Tour Stars to Hit Rooftop Tee Shots in Rocket Classic’s ‘Par 3 in the D’ appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 4:47 AMFowler, Schauffele Headline Rooftop Golf Exhibition Before Rocket Classic
PGA Tour stars wowed fans during Rocket Classic's Par 3 in the D, hitting rooftop tee shots across downtown Detroit before tournament week. The post Fowler, Schauffele Headline Rooftop Golf Exhibition Before Rocket Classic appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:22 AMPGA Tour Stars to Hit Rooftop Tee Shots in Rocket Classic’s ‘Par 3 in the D’
The Rocket Classic debuts its unique Par 3 in the D rooftop challenge while preparing for its final PGA Tour event at Detroit Golf Club. The post PGA Tour Stars to Hit Rooftop Tee Shots in Rocket Classic’s ‘Par 3 in the D’ appeared first on HEAVY.
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