Rasmus Hojgaard leads Rocket Classic with record-setting round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Rasmus Hojgaard has taken the lead at the Rocket Classic in Detroit after shooting a course-record 61 in the third round. The Danish golfer made nine birdies without a single bogey, reaching 12 under par. With this performance, Hojgaard has climbed to the top of the leaderboard ahead of the second-round leaders, who have yet to tee off. His twin brother, Nicolai Hojgaard, is also in contention at 8 under par after two rounds. Hojgaard's record-breaking round follows a period of missed cuts and struggles on the PGA Tour.
- •Hojgaard shot a course-record 61, matching previous records from 2025.
- •He is 12 under par after three rounds, leading the tournament.
- •Nicolai Hojgaard is at 8 under and will tee off later.
- •Scoring conditions may worsen as the day progresses.
- •Hojgaard made the cut on the number at 3 under.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Oh, brothers! Rasmus Hojgaard takes Rocket lead; twin in the hunt, too
"Rasmus Hojgaard, a pro from Denmark, made nine birdies and no bogeys in shooting the best round of his PGA Tour career.
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