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Rocket Classic adjusts final round tee times due to forecasted storms

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:24 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Rocket Classic adjusts final round tee times due to forecasted storms

Summary

The final round of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club will begin later on August 2 due to anticipated severe weather. Tee times have been rescheduled to the late morning and early afternoon, with golfers starting from Nos. 1 and 10 in threesomes. Gates open to the public at 9:30 a.m., and hospitality services start at 11 a.m. The tournament hopes to conclude around 5:45 p.m. if no playoffs occur. Previously, the cut line shifted from 6-under to 3-under due to course renovations aimed at increasing difficulty.

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By the Numbers

•Final round tee times now from approximately 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. ET
•Teeing will occur in groups of three from Nos. 1 and 10
•Public gate opens at 9:30 a.m.; hospitality starts at 11 a.m.
•Course renovations led to a cut line adjustment for the tournament
•Three golfers tied the course record with rounds of 61 earlier in the event

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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The Rocket Classic's final round will be played with groupings as storms are expected to threaten Detroit Golf Club overnight and into Sunday morning.
— Yahoo Sports