Michael Thorbjornsen wins first PGA Tour title as Rocket Classic ends its run
Michael Thorbjornsen captured his first PGA Tour victory at the final edition of the Rocket Classic, held at Detroit Golf Club. He posted a flawless final‑round 63, finishing at 18‑under‑par 262, two shots ahead of Xander Schauffele. Davis Riley took third and Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard finished fourth, four shots behind the winner. The tournament offered a $10 million purse, with Thorbjornsen earning $1.8 million, securing his place inside the top‑70 and a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs. The event also marked the end of the Rocket Classic after eight editions, as Rocket Mortgage declined to renew its title sponsorship. The PGA Tour announced a new two‑tour structure that will begin in 2028. The final Rocket Classic attracted a strong field and the largest crowds of the season, and its television coverage was provided by PGA Tour Live, Golf Channel and CBS. Rasmus Højgaard’s fourth‑place finish earned him roughly 3.2 million Danish kroner.
Entities: AcePerHead · Detroit Golf Club · Michael Thorbjornsen · Nate Lashley · PGA Tour · Rasmus Højgaard · Rocket Classic · Rocket Classic · Rocket Mortgage · Xander Schauffele
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The tournament’s total purse was $10 million, with the winner’s share of $1.8 million. (All belongs=true articles reporting prize money)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The win moved Thorbjornsen into the top‑70 of the FedEx Cup standings, securing a playoff spot. (All belongs=true articles mentioning FedEx Cup impact)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Davis Riley finished third at 15‑under and Rasmus Højgaard fourth at 14‑under. (multiple articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The PGA Tour announced a new two‑tour model that will take effect in 2028. (All belongs=true articles referencing the 2028 model)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The 2026 Rocket Classic was the final edition, as Rocket Mortgage chose not to renew its title sponsorship. (All belongs=true articles noting final edition)
- [● 15 SOURCES] Michael Thorbjornsen won his first PGA Tour title at the 2026 Rocket Classic. (multiple articles)
- [● 13 SOURCES] He finished at 18‑under‑par 262, two shots ahead of Xander Schauffele. (All belongs=true articles reporting final scores)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Thorbjornsen shot a 7‑under‑par 63 in the final round. (All belongs=true articles noting the final‑round 63)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The final Rocket Classic attracted the strongest field of the season and the largest crowds. (Multiple articles describing tournament attendance and field strength)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rasmus Højgaard finished fourth, four shots behind the winner, earning approximately 3.2 million Danish kroner. (Articles covering the final leaderboard)