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Michael Thorbjornsen Wins 1st PGA Tour Title by 2 Shots at the 8th and Final Rocket Classic

On Sunday, August 2, 2026, 24-year-old Michael Thorbjornsen won his first PGA Tour title at the final Rocket Classic in Detroit, shooting 7-under 63 to finish 18-under and secure a two-shot victory at Detroit Golf Club.
The final Rocket Classic drew its strongest field in tournament history as Rocket Mortgage decided not to host the event next year, ending the tournament's run after this eighth first-time PGA Tour winner this season.
Overcoming a three-shot deficit, Thorbjornsen finished bogey-free and surged the back nine, sealing victory with a 26-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole against runner-up Xander Schauffele and third-place Davis Riley.
By winning, he earned $1.8 million and clinched a FedEx Cup playoff spot, becoming the fourth player to make this tournament his first PGA Tour title after Cam Davis and Aldrich Potgieter.
The top 70 players advance to the postseason after next week's Wyndham Championship as the PGA Tour transitions to a new 2028 model, making this final pre-playoff event critical for field qualification.

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