Rocket Classic concludes its run on PGA Tour in Detroit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club came to an end on August 3, 2026, marking the tournament's eighth and final edition. Tournament director Mark Hollis highlighted the event's challenges, including COVID, tornadoes, and wildfire smoke, which the event overcame to deliver a successful final showing. The withdrawal of title sponsor Rocket Companies, due to the PGA Tour's new two-tier tournament model, was a key factor in the event's conclusion. Despite its end, discussions about future tournaments in Detroit remain open, with local officials retaining interest in hosting again.
- •The final Rocket Classic took place on August 3, 2026.
- •Mark Hollis led the event as tournament director, celebrating its past successes.
- •Rocket Companies withdrew sponsorship, impacting the tournament's future.
- •Attendance improved this year, with larger crowds than in previous editions.
- •Detroit Golf Club remains open to hosting future PGA Tour events.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rocket Classic battled COVID, tornadoes, wildfire smoke but the PGA Tour stop is over
"There are lots of complexities in what led to the demise of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic in Detroit.
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