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Potgieter wins Rocket Classic on playoff hole

DETROIT (AP) — Aldrich Potgieter ended the protracted Rocket Classic, making an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole to outlast Max Greyserman for his first PGA Tour title on Sunday.

Aldrich Potgieter beats Patrick Reed, Jon Rahm and 71 others to career-best world ranking at Rocket Classic

Aldrich Potgieter won his maiden PGA Tour event at the 2025 Rocket Classic, which wrapped with a finale on Sunday, June 29. The South African golfer tied for the lead after four rounds.

Long-hitting Aldrich Potgieter, 20, Prevails After Five-Hole Playoff at Rocket Classic

At one point, there were 26 players within three strokes of the lead. But the 20-year-old got the job done in a five-hole, three-way playoff.

Aldrich Potgieter, 20, survives 'tough day,' emerges as Rocket champ in five-hole playoff

Aldrich Potgieter, all of 20 years old, made a 17-foot putt for birdie on the fifth sudden-death playoff hole to win the Rocket Classic.

Aldrich Potgieter Becomes SA’s Youngest PGA Tour Winner!

20-year-old golf prodigy, Aldrich Potgieter, has etched his name in history as the youngest South African to win on the PGA Tour.   Detroit, United States of America (01 July 2025) – Following his successful run at the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club on Sunday, Aldrich Potgieter has become the youngest South African winner on the PGA Tour! According to GOLF.com, the South African golfer emerged triumphant from a thrilling three-man playoff t…

Aldrich Potgieter WITB: Everything in the golf bag of the 2025 Rocket

Aldrich Potgieter WITB: Take a look at the equipment that propelled the big-driving 20-year-old to his first win on the PGA Tour.