Rasmus Hojgaard records 61 to lead at Rocket Classic 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Rasmus Hojgaard fired a course record 61 during the third round of the Rocket Classic on Saturday at Detroit Golf Club. The 25-year-old from Denmark moved to 12 under par, taking the lead ahead of the final group teeing off. Hojgaard's round included nine birdies and no bogeys, and he jumped 62 spots on the leaderboard. He aims for his first PGA Tour victory, having previously won five times on the DP World Tour. Nicolai Hojgaard, Rasmus' twin brother, is set to tee off later, currently at 8 under through two rounds.
- •Hojgaard tied the course record with a score of 61.
- •He leads by two shots over 36-hole leaders Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Patrick Fishburn.
- •Hojgaard made over 130 feet worth of putts in his round.
- •Nicolai Hojgaard is at 8 under and will tee off later today.
- •Scoring conditions could become tougher as play continues.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Rocket Classic 2026: Rasmus Hojgaard fires 61 early Saturday to put himself in contention
"Another day at the Rocket Classic, and there's another course record — and another new leader.
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