Cameron Young fired a bogey-free, course-record-tying 9-under 61 during the second round of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club, according to the Associated Press. Young reached 10 under for the tournament, tying Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Fishburn atop the leaderboard as favorable scoring conditions allowed players to attack one of the easiest layouts on the PGA TOUR.
Cameron Young Chases History With Detroit Golf Club Record 61
Young started his Friday surge by birdieing seven of his first eight holes. According to the Associated Press, the fast start made the world No. 3 player think about shooting a 55. He ultimately cooled off slightly with two birdies on his back nine.
“You hate to call it a disappointing 61,” Young said via the Associated Press, noting he missed multiple birdie opportunities that kept him from challenging Jim Furyk’s record score of 58 set a decade ago. Young previously shot a 59 during the 2024 Travelers Championship.
Did you know? Jim Furyk’s historic PGA TOUR record of 58 has stood for a full decade before players like Cameron Young began knocking on the door with sub-60 rounds.
Leaderboard Shakes Up as Fowler and Malnati Fight for Position
Rickie Fowler briefly claimed the tournament lead at 11 under before sliding back down the leaderboard, according to the Associated Press. Fowler three-putted for bogey on the 11th hole and later landed in a greenside bunker on No. 13.
“Nice to finish with birdie on 18,” Fowler said, as reported by the Associated Press. “A lot of good stuff today and nice to be in a good spot for the weekend.” Fowler’s last PGA TOUR victory came at this exact event during the 2023 Rocket Classic.
First-round leader Peter Malnati carded a 71 following his opening-round 61, dropping him one stroke back alongside players like Xander Schauffele, who shot a 66 according to the Associated Press records.
Cut Streaks and FedEx Cup Battles at Detroit Golf Club
Hideki Matsuyama secured a 68 to extend the longest active cuts streak on the PGA TOUR to 30 events, reaching 5 under par. Tony Finau joined that group after shooting a 67, keeping a close eye on the upcoming FedEx Cup standings ahead of the Wyndham Championship, according to the Associated Press.
“I check it pretty much every tournament just kind of see where I’m at, even on off weeks,” Finau said, via the Associated Press. Finau entered the week sitting at No. 87 in the standings as he fights to break into the top 70.
Pro Tip: Tracking the FedEx Cup Bubble
As players battle for positioning ahead of the Wyndham Championship, watch out for veterans on the cut line who use consistency to secure their playoff spots.
Matt Kuchar Lands Ace and High-Profile Misses at the Cut
Matt Kuchar added a highlight to his round by recording his seventh career ace, using a 9-iron on the 156-yard, par-3 5th hole. According to the Associated Press, Kuchar invited a young spectator inside the ropes to retrieve and sign the golf ball.
“I saw a little boy that was kind of the right age where you know they’re so excited to be out here, just very impressionable,” Kuchar said, as reported by the Associated Press.
Several notable contenders missed the cut line, which settled at 3 under par. U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark finished at 5 over after a 74, while Chris Gotterup finished 1-over to snap a streak of 14 cuts made. Akshay Bhatia also exited early after shooting a 71.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds the course record at the Detroit Golf Club following the Rocket Classic?
Cameron Young matched the Detroit Golf Club record with a second-round 61 during the tournament, according to the Associated Press.
What was Jim Furyk’s record-setting PGA TOUR score?
Jim Furyk shot a record-low 58 on the PGA TOUR, a milestone that has stood for a decade.
Who recorded a hole-in-one during the Rocket Classic?
Matt Kuchar hit the seventh ace of his career using a 9-iron on the 156-yard, par-3 5th hole, according to the Associated Press.
What was the cut line for the Rocket Classic?
The cut line fell at 3 under par, resulting in early exits for several prominent players including Wyndham Clark and Chris Gotterup.
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