Knapp shoots 11-under 61 for Rocket Classic 18-hole record, marking 4th tournament record in 2 days
- Jake Knapp shot an 11-under-par 61 to break the Detroit Golf Club 18-hole record on Friday, June 27, at the Rocket Classic.
- Knapp followed a difficult first round 72 after a previous 59 earlier this season, aiming to reach 6 or 7 under par to make the weekend.
- His bogey-free round featured nine birdies and an eagle on the 17th hole, surpassing the prior record of 62 set just a day earlier by Potgieter and Roy.
- Knapp expressed confidence in his ability to post a very low score and revealed that during his near eagle on the third-to-last hole, he was even considering the possibility of shooting a 59.
- Knapp became the first PGA Tour player this season to post a sub-60 and a 61 or lower, surging into contention for the weekend at the PGA Tour stop in Detroit.
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Another day, another course record at the Rocket Classic; Jake Knapp fires 61
DETROIT ― After a sluggish first round, it looked like a wrap for Jake Knapp at the Rocket Classic. But at Detroit Golf Club, when the scoring conditions have been pristine so far this week, anything’s possible, and Knapp on Friday did what’s never been done before. Knapp shot a course-record 61, 11 under par, to move into contention halfway through the PGA Tour’s stop in Detroit. Related Articles Michigan center Vlad Goldin lands …
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Photo: Aaron Doster ~ USA TODAY NETWORK DETROIT, June 27, 2025 ~ Day two of the 2025 Rocket Classic delivered fireworks at Detroit Golf Club, with Jake Knapp putting his name into the tournament’s history books. The 29-year-old American fired an electrifying 11-under-par 61, setting a new course record and vaulting himself into contention heading into the weekend. Knapp’s round was a masterclass in precision and poise, featuring nine birdies an…
Knapp Shoots 11-Under 61 for Rocket Classic 18-Hole Record, Marking 4th ...
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