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Rickie Fowler expresses hope for PGA Tour's return to Detroit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Rickie Fowler expresses hope for PGA Tour's return to Detroit
Summary

The Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club is being held for the eighth and final time this week. Rocket Companies has ended its sponsorship after over a decade, bringing an end to the PGA Tour's only annual event in Detroit. While players like Rickie Fowler and Tony Finau have expressed sadness over the tournament's conclusion, officials indicate that the Detroit market remains a priority for future PGA events. The PGA Tour announced a new tournament in Napa, California, starting in 2027, but has not ruled out a potential return to Detroit after that.

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  • •Rocket Classic is the final PGA Tour event in Detroit.
  • •Rocket Companies decided not to sponsor the tournament after 2026.
  • •Players like Fowler and Finau express disappointment over the event's end.
  • •A new PGA Tour event in Napa, California, is scheduled for 2027.
  • •PGA Tour officials are exploring future opportunities for Detroit.
Latest Updates
  • 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'Never say never': Rickie Fowler among those hoping PGA Tour returns to Detroit someday
What they're saying
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The city that put the world on wheels is hitting the breaks when it comes to professional golf.

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