The PGA Tour heads to Michigan this week for the Rocket Classic, with Detroit Golf Club preparing to host what is being described as the tournament's final edition. Round 1 is scheduled to begin Thursday, putting the spotlight on opening-day tee times, groupings and TV coverage.
After recent tour stops in Illinois and Minnesota, the schedule now shifts to the Motor City. That gives golf fans another summer event in the Midwest, with Detroit Golf Club serving as the setting for the first round and the rest of the week.
Much of the early attention is on when players will start and how the Thursday pairings are arranged. The field includes South African Aldrich Potgieter, one of the names mentioned heading into the tournament as the week gets underway.
With the first round about to begin, the 2026 Rocket Classic carries extra significance because it is set to be the last one at Detroit Golf Club. That makes Thursday's start more notable than usual as players, fans and viewers follow the final opening round of the event.
