Podcasts about Detroit Golf Club

Michael Thorbjornsen finally delivered on his immense talent, closing with a final round 63 to win the final ever Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. We will give all of our thoughts on his play and the win, the renovated Detroit Golf Club, and YouTube's Brad Dalke's play at this event. The women's AIG Open Championship came down to a playoff between Ester Henseleit and Shiho Kuwaki. After making a 40-foot birdie putt on 18 to force a playoff, on the second playoff hole, Henseleit found a gorse bush, which helped Kuwaki win her first major at Royal Lytham and St. Anne's. All of this and some more LIV talk, Mike's wedge problem and the President cheating at golf again? Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple, Spotify & YouTube for weekly golf content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another near miss for SportsGuyTy at Detroit Golf Club on Xander Schauffele 28-1 - but six cashes in eight weeks with two winners. A final farewell (for now) to Detroit. Greensboro feels a bit like coming home (thanks Kevin Kisner and Tom Kim). One team win chance on a 66-1/80-1 long shot. And SportsGuyTy is now a winning Spyder Cup captain! As always, tips, picks and best bets for the Wyndham Championship. 

It's a wrap on the 2026 major championship season as Japan's Shiho Kuwaki defeats Esther Henseleit on the second playoff hole to win the AIG Women's Open. We break down Kuwaki's breakthrough, Henseleit's close call, and look back at the biggest storylines from this year's LPGA majors, including top-10 finishes from Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul. Then we head to Detroit, where Michael Thorbjornsen captures his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic as we say goodbye to the newly restored Detroit Golf Club. We close the show with some personal golf updates, including TC's journey from London to Alaska and Randy's first time out to Rodeo Dunes. Presented by Titleist. Support our sponsors: Vokey - the #1 wedges in Golf! High Noon - Suns Up! Loch Lomond Whiskies - the Official Spirit of The AIG Women's Open Looking to travel this year, check out East Sands Golf Co.: https://www.eastsandsgolf.co/nlu Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first Victory Monday of August belongs to the Ballfrogs! Andy, Noah Kahan, and Niall Horan are all celebrating today after Boston Common star Michael Thorbjornsen won the Rocket Classic for his first PGA Tour win. Brendan and Andy discuss the final event at Detroit Golf Club, which looked great on television following a renovation... just in time for the event to no longer exist! They take a look at the FedEx Cup standings heading into the final week of the regular season and try to put a stop to the "new era of American golf" talking points circulating after back-to-back wins by young stars. The two recap the final major of 2026, the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Shiho Kuwaki took down Esther Henseleit in a playoff. After another major win by a Japanese player, Andy wonders why the LPGA does not spend more time or even move one of the five majors to Japan in order to capitalize on the country's growing dominance within the sport. PJ chimes in with a brief Champions Tour Minute to discuss Zatch's win at Ernie's Place before Andy recaps the weekend at the Western Am, including another stint on the bag for match play. In news, the Arnold Palmer Invitational has announced that it will be a Championship Series event in 2028, making Andy and Brendan wonder why the Tour is rolling out these announcements one by one on each different business day. Which event will be tapped for Championship status next? We'll have to wait and see! Preorders for Fried Egg Golf Volume 2 are open now through September 4th, to begin shipping October 7th. Go grab yours at proshop.thefriedegg.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Hulme and Smylie Kaufman break down Michael Thorbjornsen's first PGA Tour win — a bogey-free final-round 63 at the Rocket Classic, sealed by a long birdie putt on 18 that held off a hard-charging Xander Schauffele. Thor's putting coach, Stephen Sweeney, joins the show to explain how a stance and ball-position overhaul helped refine a raw approach into more short makes and better speed control on long putts.With the final PGA TOUR regular-season event up next, we take a bigger-picture look at the rest of the season and beyond. Which players are in danger of losing their cards, missing the playoffs, or not qualifying for signature events? And how would all of this look via a restructured competitive format in 2028?Plus: Detroit Golf Club's Donald Ross restoration, debating our favorite golf course design features, and the fantasy game Smylie would like to see in 2028 with the Championship and Challenger Series in place.Check out our original putting instruction video with Stephen Sweeney here: https://youtu.be/JVh5Xy7YRQMCHAPTERS:0:00 Intro: Charlie's HVAC and studio backdrop saga continues3:15 Smylie plays through a mild flu — new Sam Burns/Scottie Scheffler swing thoughts6:58 Charlie's putter and grip breakthrough8:14 Detroit Golf Club's Donald Ross restoration & tour's vanishing classic courses16:03 What makes a golf hole memorable19:16 Favorite/least favorite design features: cross creeks & sloped tee boxes23:52 Caddie yardages: raw numbers vs. adjusted advice27:39 Stephen Sweeney joins to talk Thorbjornsen's win33:36 Thorbjornsen's raw putting DNA — from cross-handed to fundamentals39:12 Video breakdown: fixing Thorbjornsen's stance & ball position45:14 Thorbjornsen's ceiling47:27 Sweeney's new ventures: Golf.com content & The People's League55:25 Rocket Classic recap: Thorbjornsen's bogey-free 63 & the winning putt57:37 Xander Schauffele's runner-up finish & 2026 bounce-back58:21 FedEx Cup Playoffs / Top 100 PGAT Bubble Discussion01:08:00 Presidents Cup Outlook01:12:00 Future PGAT Changes#golf #pgatour #rocketclassic #MichaelThorbjornsen #SmylieShow #SmylieKaufman Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio Aug 1 edition from the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club.  The PGA Tour is in Detroit for the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club and we've got you covered with key interviews, inside the ropes access, and lots of fun fan features as we celebrate the grand finale of the tournament. Here's hoping the PGA Tour will return to DGC down the road. Until then, enjoy this special edition of MGL Radio at the final edition of the Rocket Classic! ---------------- MGL 24/7 Listener Hotline - (989) 272-2383 - we want to hear from you! Subscribe to the MGL/FGN Podcast Watch our videos on YouTube  

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 536 - In The Golf Channel Booth With Arron Oberholser With the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic being in Detroit, it gave us the ideal opportunity to sit down with Golf Channel Lead Analyst Arron Oberholser to talk Tour, the renovated Detroit Golf Club course, the future of the Tour, and even a little football. You'll love the thoughtful insights from one of the game's most thoughtful analysts!  

A good old-fashioned Summer Friday episode has graced your feeds. Brendan is especially giddy after a 61(!) from Peppy Peter Malnati kicked off the final Rocket Classic. He and Andy discuss the PGA Tour’s new “silent feed” and other early returns from a new-look Detroit Golf Club. There is a bit of golf news to discuss, as the New York Post has reported that LIV will receive an investment of $250m at some point in September to keep the league afloat. Andy compares this number to the reported asks and offers to Bryson DeChambeau earlier this year and wonders if it’ll be enough sustain whatever “LIV 2.0” may be. After “Caddie Minute” on Wednesday’s episode, Andy was called into duty by an Illini star at the Western Am. He takes Brendan through his day on the bag and implores anyone in the area to attend the final days of the event this weekend. Speaking of caddies, Charley Hull proudly pranked her looper into thinking he won $100,000 on a scratch-off. Brendan and PJ can’t believe that she’d proudly discuss this with anyone, much less during a major-week press conference, but Andy claims the world needs more pranks. There are no pranks discussed in a lengthy Golf Advice segment to round out this week of shows, but Andy and Brendan do answer questions about golf travel, bookies, and more! Celebrate the Summer of Cotton by using code SGS30 at bdraddy.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Western Am at one of his favorite spots in Chicago, Andy is in a great mood for this Wednesday recording. To start things off, he gets Brendan going on the wonders of growing up as caddies and the lessons they learned at a young age that today's kids are missing out on due to their "silly apps." Eventually they get to pro golf, beginning with the latest news from what looks like LIV Golf's last stand. Flushing It has reported that the league will cancel its season-ending team championship in Michigan, leaving just two events left on the schedule. Andy compares these constant updates to the "world's longest funeral procession" as the reported September 1st deadline for new investors gets closer and closer. Brendan spent the morning looking at the rest of the year's calendar and tasked Andy and PJ with making lists of the five events they're most looking forward to after this week. There's plenty of Presidents Cup excitement, but a Solheim Cup, Walker Cup, and the U.S. Am at Merion are also reasons to stay tuned in through the fall. In this discussion, Brendan submits a new strategy for the International Team that may throw the Americans off at Medinah. As for this week's schedule, the Rocket Classic puts on its grand finale at a newly-renovated Detroit Golf Club, the AIG Women's Open rounds out another major season, and the Champions Tour is hanging at Ernie's Place in Portugal. The two wrap with news of the first two Championship Series sponsorships beginning in 2028 and the very hefty price tags that come with these naming rights. Celebrate the Summer of Cotton by using code SGS30 at bdraddy.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson chats with World No. 24 Ryan Gerard! The two discuss Ryan's first time playing all four major championships, culminating in a T9 finish at The Open at Royal Birkdale. Ryan details his path from the University of North Carolina to the PGA Tour and provides insight into how he's felt after his three runner-up finishes in 2026. Late in this episode, Joel Dahmen joins Ryan from the locker room at Detroit Golf Club as the two share their favorite cities to visit during the season and more! Preorders for Fried Egg Golf Volume 2 are open now through September 4th, to begin shipping October 7th. Go grab yours at proshop.thefriedegg.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detroit Golf Club takes center stage on today's episode of 5 Clubs.Golf architect Tyler Rae joins Gary Williams to explain the incredible Donald Ross restoration completed ahead of this week's Rocket Classic. From restoring historic green complexes and bold bunker styling to converting the course into a par 70, Tyler shares the philosophy behind the project, the feedback from PGA TOUR players, and why Detroit Golf Club is set to play very differently this year.Then, Paige Mackenzie joins the show from Royal Lytham & St Annes to preview the AIG Women's Open, discussing the major championship battle between Nelly Korda and Haeran Ryu, players to watch, course setup, and why this final major of the year could produce a dramatic finish.Plus:- Donald Ross design principles explained- Rocket Classic course changes and player reactions- Rocket Classic picks- AIG Women's Open picks- Dogs of the Week- PGA TOUR Championship Series updatesSubscribe for new episodes of 5 Clubs every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio at 8 AM ET.FOLLOW 5 Clubs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5clubsgolf/X: https://x.com/5ClubsGolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5ClubsGolf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5clubsgolf#Golf #RocketClassic #AIGWomensOpen #DonaldRoss #DetroitGolfClub #PGATour #LPGA #5Clubs

Keith and Scott break down penultimate PGA Tour Regular Season Event, The Rocket Classic, by providing their favorite DraftKings plays and previewing their Betting Cards! Keith and Scott analyze the top golf betting strategies and PGA Tour DFS ownership trends you need to know and give you all the info you need to know on the newly renovated Detroit Golf Club.In this video, Keith Flemming & Scott cover their Top 5 plays, sleepers, and fades to help you cash your lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel. Whether you are looking for DFS golf advice or the best sports betting odds, this preview gives you the edge for this week's event.Timestamps:0:00 - Rocket Classic00:35 - Tournament/Venue Preview (Detroit Golf Club)09:53 - DFS/DraftKings plays for Cash Games25:17 - Betting CardAlso, don't miss Keith's full tournament preview, hand-picked stats for research, and his DFS and Betting Cheat Sheets for the Rocket Classic this week. Check them out!Best Bets: https://fantasysixpack.net/pga-bets-t...DFS Cheat Sheet: https://fantasysixpack.net/pga-dfs-ch...DFS Stats: https://fantasysixpack.net/this-weeks...Stay connected with Keith and Scott on Twitter and BlueSky for the latest updates and insights:Keith Flemming:Twitter: @KeithFlemmingBlueSky: keithflemming.bsky.socialScott: @sportergolf

July 29, 2026 ~ Keith Hazely, president of the Detroit Golf Club, joins the show to discuss the launch of the 2026 Rocket Classic golf tournament this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 29, 2026 ~ Carl Hays, Director of Golf at Detroit Golf Club talks to Jamie Edmonds in for Paul live from the Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 29, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds is in for Paul W. Smith live from the Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 29, 2026 ~ Full Show: Live from the Rocket Classic, Kevin covers a wide range of local, national, and international topics. Former Congressman and Army veteran Peter Meijer joined the show to discuss President Trump's meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Live from Detroit Golf Club, sponsor exemption recipient Joe Hooks shared his journey to competing in the Rocket Classic. Congressional candidates Eric Chung, Ethan Baker, and Matt Maasdam stopped by for campaign check-ins ahead of key Michigan races. Richard McCall of Human I-T and Josh Edmonds of Digital C discussed the Rocket Classic's lasting impact on Detroit through efforts to close the digital divide and expand internet access. James David Dickson weighed in on the U.S. Education Department's threat to cut federal funding over transgender policies, while Jeff Monosso provided the latest as Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before lawmakers on the origins of COVID-19. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Ryan looks into the the 2026 Rocket Classic -- a course preview and breakdown of Detroit Golf Club, PGA Tour betting lines, outright picks, the model top 10, horses for courses, past winners, first-round leader picks and more. Also, Ryan offers bets and plays for the AIG Women's Open on the LPGA Tour, the Utah Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour and the Portugal Invitational on the PGA Tour Champions.We're now doing The Press as a video show, available on Golf News Net YouTube: https://youtube.com/@golfnewsnet1Join Golf News Net today with our new special: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-membership-special/Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and more.FOLLOW RYANX: https://twitter.com/ryanballengeeFacebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolfInsta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolfFOLLOW USGolf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.comX: https://twitter.com/golfnewsnetFacebook: https://facebook.com/golfnewsnetInsta: https://instagram.com/golfnewsnet

Welcome To The Preferred Lines Podcast for the 2026 Rocket Classic, powered by Read The Line. In just his third professional start, Jackson Koivun is a PGA Tour winner. What's next for the young prodigy? Does he deserve to be on the Presidents Cup roster? Can he win again this week in Detroit? Joe and John then discuss the season for Scottie Scheffler, good and bad. If LIV cancels the team championship in Michigan, is that the final nail in the coffin for the league? Plus, a spirited debate on Golf spikes! Drop a comment. Finally, a full breakdown of all the changes at Detroit Golf Club ahead of the 2026 Rocket Classic, including new holes and a change of par. They break down the odds board and give thier favorite early picks to win.

Full models, picks, and DFS breakdowns live in the Rabbit Hole. Use code BSG26 for 25% off any Betsperts Golf plan: https://bit.ly/40MZdaD   0:00 - Show open, first look at the new Detroit Golf Club   0:24 - Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open and plays the Rocket   2:25 - Why Koivun feels different, mentality and winning reps   5:42 - Tyler Rae restoration, par 72 down to a long par 70   7:02 - Two par fives gone, four par fours over 500 yards   7:57 - Donald Ross greens restored, bigger and firmer   9:08 - Bunkers flashed higher and pinching the fairways   10:06 - Water hazard removed and the Ross ditches restored   11:37 - Strategy off the tee replaces bomb and gouge   12:52 - Graduated rough and the Sedgefield comparison   14:47 - Opening odds board, Cam Young, Xander, Gotterup   17:00 - Course stats page and corollary course warnings   19:46 - Why last year's soft scoring will not repeat   20:52 - Comp course leaders in the Rabbit Hole   22:13 - Modeling par fours instead of par 70s   24:09 - Strokes gained par four leaders for 2026   26:04 - Who is struggling on long par fours   27:00 - Miss fairway penalty and off-the-tee keys   29:40 - Putting new greens and three-putt avoidance   32:13 - New Rabbit Hole player and course metrics tools   35:34 - Rebet offer, promo code BSG and sign-off   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, we break down the 2026 Rocket Classic. Everything you need to know, in 30 minutes or less. We discuss the uniqueness of this event and the host course, Detroit Golf Club, we take a look at the key stats for who might perform well this week before diving into the top DFS Plays, Best Bets, and make our One and Done selection!Link to the Editable Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bGPiyXt4D06N6XEdoPz2AcbOZuhsFXGJpu0oTa7bQaM/edit?usp=sharing Link to sign up for Splash Sports to play other One and Done contests: https://app.splashsports.com/sign-up?referralCode=YL9ABQUse code MCONNOLLY88 on UnderDog to get your first deposit matched!https://t.co/FXNtrz6ZBpLink to Patreon: https://t.co/oKODToDCdOFor all of the best offers and promo codes for DFS sites, Player Props sites, and Sportsbooks, use my site at https://signupexpert.com/mikespicks Link to the Fantasy Corner Discord: https://discord.gg/bUCB6aqQed

Detroit's only PGA Tour stop is ending, a landmark Detroit high school is coming down, and the Detroit River is getting a major cleanup — plus, we ask the question: Would you actually swim in it? In this episode, we break down the coming opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge and why its freeway connections and pedestrian path matter for trade, traffic, and everyday Detroiters.  We get into Rocket Companies ending its Rocket Mortgage Classic sponsorship after 2026, what that means for Detroit Golf Club, tourism, and the city's national image. Then we tackle the demolition of historic Cooley High, the plan for a new state-funded athletic complex, and the bigger fight over whether Detroit is really "full" — or if the city needs more people, more housing, and more creative land use. Finally, they talk EPA and EGLE's $10 million plan to pull toxic sediment from the Detroit River near Harbortown and Belle Isle, and ask listeners: are you Team Yes or No on swimming in the river? Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com, 313-789-3211, or on Instagram, Facebook or Threads. Look for Daily Detroit and Phezzy!

2026 will mark the 8th and final tournament at the Detroit Golf Club

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 525 - Why Is 2026 The End Of The ROCKET CLASSIC? A surprising announcement came from the Rocket Classic team early in the week of June 8th, informing everyone that the 2026 edition of the tournament would be the last. This, following a massive course renovation at Detroit Golf Club that was intended to keep the course "Tour ready" for years to come. So what happened? We're joined by the reporter who broke the story - Tony Paul of The Detroit News - to dig into the behind the scenes story. ---------------- Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Watch FGN videos on YouTube Check out our other sports pod: Church Pew Sports TEXT or CALL (989) 272-2383 to share your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and questions      

June 5, 2026 ~ Live from the Detroit Golf Club, Kevin Dietz covers the day's top headlines, breaks down tensions in Congress over a Lebanon vote with Andrea Bitely, previews Detroit's new COSM sports venue with Paul Bee, and digs into Lansing politics with Craig Mauger and Sam Singh. Steve Courtney reacts to Dylan Larkin's reported trade request, Mark Hollis joins on-site for the Rocket Classic, and Neil Rockind discusses a local discrimination lawsuit, while Brent Yax, Carl Hays, and Taylor Vitany round out the show with security concerns, golf, and weekend events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 5, 2026 ~ Carl Hays joins Kevin to talk golf, the course, and hosting a major Detroit tournament weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 5, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis joins live from the Detroit Golf Club as the Rocket Classic returns to the Motor City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles Red Wings trade options & free agency paths as Steve Yzerman weighs how aggressive to get this summer. News and analysis breaks down the Elias Pettersson trade scenario, Bobby McMann free agent fit, and what a real roster shakeup could look like for Todd McLellan's group. (0:00) Remembering Claude Lemieux Opening with condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Claude Lemieux, who passed away at age 60. (1:12) Intro Warning the residents along TPC Michigan, Oakland Hills, and Detroit Golf Club fairways that the WWP crew is coming to town. Fortify your windows. (4:10) Red Wings Offseason Paths Walking through Max Bultman's three scenarios (article here) for the Detroit Red Wings: targeted adds (Bobby McMann, Michael McCarron), the bigger free agent swing (Alex Tuch, Mason Marchment, Vitek Vanecek, plus a Cossa-for-Howard trade), or the bold Elias Pettersson trade with Nate Danielson as the headliner. Why the rising cap makes Pettersson's $11.6M hit less scary, which option two terrifies us, and where McMann fits as the most realistic add. Also: is there a chaotic option four where you reset around Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond and move on from Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane? (31:15) Stanley Cup Final Preview Carolina's buzzsaw run through the East versus Vegas methodically dismantling Colorado. Predictions, the Mitch Marner/Carter Hart factor, and why this might be hockey sickos' dream final even if Gary Bettman is seething about the market matchup. (43:35) Bruce Cassidy Situation Cassidy goes on Spittin' Chiclets to call out Vegas for blocking interviews. Big dog move from Vegas or lame excuses? (45:20) Prospect Profile: Alberts Smits The big Latvian left-shot defenseman drawing Moritz Seider and Jakob Chychrun comps. Why he could go top five and what the floor looks like. (51:00) Prospect Profile: Ryan Roobroeck The big winger with a cannon shot and serious compete questions. Anthony Mantha vibes - should Yzerman, Draper & Co. swing on him at 47? (56:50) Worlds: MBN Wins Bronze Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Norway take bronze at the World Championships, beating Canada & Emmitt Finnie in overtime. Finland takes gold as Switzerland loses a 3rd straight final. (58:25) Overtime Mailbag: Patreon Questions Vegas aggression paying off, what it would take to move into the top five, who's next in the rafters (Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk), Robert Thomas trade packages, and Sebastian Cossa's development path with NHL goalie coaches. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

May 8, 2026 ~ Broadcasting live from the Detroit Golf Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 509 - The Future of the Rocket Classic with Mark Hollis What does the future hold for Detroit's PGA Tour event—and why does it matter so much to Michigan golf fans? In this episode of the Fore Golfers Network Podcast, host Bill Hobson sits down with Mark Hollis, Tournament Director of the Rocket Classic, to explore the past, present, and very uncertain future of the PGA Tour's lone stop in the state of Michigan. Hollis pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to run a PGA Tour event, comparing the operation to "building a small city" from scratch each summer at Detroit Golf Club. With a newly renovated Donald Ross course, a brand-new late-July tournament date, and major upgrades to fan experience areas like Area 313, the Rocket Classic is positioning itself for a defining moment in 2026. The conversation dives into corporate sponsorship realities, hospitality demand, and the delicate balance between revenue generation and preserving the walkability and energy that fans love. Hollis also addresses the broader PGA Tour landscape, including the impact of LIV Golf, signature events, escalating purse demands, and how those pressures trickle down to tournaments like Detroit's. With the Rocket Classic contract expiring after 2026, Hollis explains what must fall into place for the event to continue—from PGA Tour alignment to sponsor ROI to community impact. He also shares optimism about player recruitment, the advantages of the new schedule window, and why Detroit remains a top-tier market capable of hosting elite golf. If you care about the future of professional golf in Michigan, the Rocket Classic's place on the PGA Tour calendar, and how major sporting events shape cities, this is a must-listen conversation. ---------------- Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Watch FGN videos on YouTube Check out our other sports pod: Church Pew Sports TEXT or CALL (989) 272-2383 to share your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and questions    

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Golf course designer Tyler Rae joined host Gary Williams in studio for Day 2 of “Design Week” on Golf Channel. Rae talked about the renovation they are doing at Detroit Golf Club, home of the Rocket Classic, Ansley Golf Club outside Atlanta, the mentality of trying to get into each club and only that club when working on a project, the balance in presenting change to a course, thoughts on St. Louis Golf Club, Mountain Lake, his favorite bunkering courses and green complexes around the world.

On this week’s episode of the Quiet Please Golf Podcast, the panel kicks things off with a deep dive into Aldrich Potgieter’s impressive win at the Detroit Golf Club, where the 20-year-old South African showcased poise and precision well beyond his years to claim his maiden PGA Tour victory. We then shift focus to the Detroit Golf Club’s ambitious $16 million renovation plan, exploring what’s in store for the historic venue and how it may reshape future tournaments there. From course changes to mental games, Rory McIlroy’s recent struggles raise questions about his headspace—has the pressure gotten to him, or is this just a blip? The crew also weighs in on Paul Azinger’s spicy take that golf instruction has gotten “out of control”—is he onto something, or just yelling at clouds? Finally, we take a look ahead to the Open Championship, highlight a few dark horse picks, and ask the important question: who doesn’t want to root for Captain America himself, Patrick Reed? (Okay, okay—don’t all answer at once…)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detroit Golf Club has become a power hitters paradise in recent years and the 2025 Rocket Classic was no different as the longest hitter on tour, 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter took home the title in a playoff over Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk. Potgieter became one of the youngest winners in PGA Tour history and we may be seeing a star in the making. Tim was on the scene in Detroit a few years ago and gives some insight into the course and the tournament. Patrick Reed won LIV Dallas for his first LIV title and has stoked some talk about a possible Ryder Cup pick for Bethpage this year. Although it seems like a longshot, we will discuss the possibility on this episode. The Broadmoor offered a confusing challenge on the Champions Tour for the U.S. Senior Open as many in the field were befuddled by its greens. Padraig Harrington held off Stewart Cink for the victory, even after some controversy days earlier after a round with Roger Maltby. On the YouTube front, Riggs took on another hater and this guy may have been the most miserable person he has played yet as Riggs pounded him into submission at We-Ko-Pa. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly golf content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join your favorite golf girlies, Kassidy and Sydney, for another exciting episode of Birdie Little Secrets! This week, the girls are eager to break down all the action from the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club. But before they dive into the tournament, Kassidy has a wild weekend story to share, spilling all the "tee" from outside the ropes! Once the personal tales are told, Sydney takes the mic to drop some serious facts about a crazy course record that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. And of course, they can't forget the main character of this story (although Kass almost did): Aldrich Potgieter. At just 20 years old, Potgieter made history as the youngest South African to win on the PGA TOUR, securing his first victory after a hard-fought battle against Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk that stretched to five intense playoff holes. But the excitement doesn't stop there! This week, Kassidy and Sydney are thrilled to welcome a special guest: Holly Grace Thompson, wife of defending John Deere Classic Champion, Davis Thompson! Get ready for an exclusive interview where they discuss everything from how Holly Grace and Davis met to the incredibly emotional embrace after his first big win. This is one interview you absolutely won't want to miss as Davis heads to Illinios to defend his title this week!  And as if that wasn't enough, the girls dropped Birdie Little Secrets merch! Treat yourself to some awesome goodies! Visit birdielittlesecretspod.com to get some now.

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 483 - The Rocket Classic and Dow Championship - Favorite Moments It's been quite a week for golf fans in Michigan, with both the Rocket Classic and Dow Championship taking place at the same time. We bounced back and forth between the two tournaments and captured more interviews than our MGL Radio show had time to air - so here, in montage form, is a collection of our favorite moments from Detroit Golf Club and Midland Country Club. ---------------- Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Watch FGN videos on YouTube Check out our other sports pod: Church Pew Sports TEXT or CALL (989) 272-2383 to share your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and questions      

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 482 - Arron Oberholser Talks Capt Keegan, LIV-Tour, and More One of our favorite aspects of the PGA Tour coming to Detroit with the Rocket Classic is the chance to sit down with our friend Arron Oberholser to talk about golf's most pressing issues. You'll enjoy the thoughtful insights from one of the the game's best analysts and thinkers, recorded live at Detroit Golf Club. ---------------- Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Watch FGN videos on YouTube Check out our other sports pod: Church Pew Sports TEXT or CALL (989) 272-2383 to share your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and questions      

Slater, AJ and Tim breakdown a crazy week. Someone forgot their clubs for league, AJ had an epic turn around on back to back rounds, the boys played Detroit Golf Club and recap the Travelers.Instagram/X/Threads: @100_keepitunderEmail: 100keepitunder@gmail.comlisten, rate, review, subscribe, follow, like, save, share, comment, DM, email and Keep It Under 100

Whiparound Fridays return as Andy and Brendan cover the 2025 NBA Draft, Collin Morikawa's latest media beef, and a massive Cleeks profile in Forbes in this episode. Sports Minute kicks off with some frustration from Andy about the Bulls front office and how they've handled the NBA Draft as of this recording. It was ball-in-hand on Thursday at the Rocket Classic, resulting in the course record being broken by Burly Boy Aldrich Potgieter and Kevin Roy, son of Patirck. Andy's one-and-done pick Min Woo Lee had the early lead with a 63 and followed up his round with some interesting comments to the media. Brendan and Andy discuss why this event at Detroit Golf Club exemplifies the need for a rollback and shine some light on the issues highlighted by Dr. Chipinski. In other Detroit news, Collin Morikawa has another new caddie and some beef with a media member following an article published on Wednesday. The Cleeks have decided to "rebrand" themselves in an effort to become as culturally relevant as Jordan, Ferrari, and the New York Yankees and Cleeks lifer Brendan is loving what he's hearing from his team's new leadership. There's a brief check-in on the U.S. Senior Open before things wrap up with two Golf Advice questions as we hit peak member-guest season. Enter the B.Draddy Cool giveaway here: https://www.bdraddy.com/pages/fried-egg-golf

Keith Flemming and Ryan Mulvey break down everything you need for the Rocket Classic! Get key stats for Detroit Golf Club, must-have DFS DraftKings picks, and the best bets and props to cash this week. Plus, golf news, course trends, and some fun along the way.

DTE Energy say some people will not have power restored until Thursday after storms packing winds of up to 57 miles per hour blew through Metro Detroit Tuesday. Cleanup was underway Wednesday at the Detroit Golf Club where the Rocket Classic Pro-Am was being played. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Darrylin Horne)

Sia Nejad and Mike McClure preview the 2025 Rocket Classic from a DFS perspective with picks, strategy and more for Detroit Golf Club. (0:00) Intro + a full field, no cut event to tackle this week (2:30) Course Breakdown: Detroit Golf Club (5:45) 10k+ | “I don't want to play any of these guys” (11:08) 9k | There are three main guys in this range (18:20) 8k | Past champions and close calls all over the place…but we aren't playing them (25:00) 7k | Is the lower 7k the place to be? Sia and Mike think yes (36:40) 6k | Are we getting to this range this week? #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #DraftKings #FantasySports #FantasyGolf #PGATour #PGADFS #RocketClassic #RocketMortgageClassic #EarlyWedge #EarlyWedge #golf

The PGA Tour heads to Detroit Golf Club for the Rocket Classic with a field headlined by Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, and Keegan Bradley. Can anyone fend off that top trio? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula previews the event and discusses course key stats, past results, and current form before digging into the week's best bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (14:58) and top PGA DFS picks (22:03).

Dial up a big pay day at the Detroit Golf Club; Join Pat Fitzmaurice and Bo McBrayer for their top 2025 Rocket Classic picks and predictions! Can Harry Hall (+3000) continue his hot streak? Will Tony Finau (+4000) regain his footing? Plus, can Jake Knapp jumpstart his summer stretch with a big showing on this Doanld Ross-designed course? We dive into the betting odds, analyze the favorites and long shots, and reveal our top betting card selections. Plus, we reveal our one-and-done picks to help you maximize your winnings for the PGA season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00Travelers Championship Recap - 0:00:15BettingPros App - 0:09:42Detroit Golf Club Preview - 0:10:23Novig - 0:13:54The Favorites - 0:14:58The Mid-Range Plays - 0:21:56The Longshots - 0:26:29Betting Cards Review - 0:25:59One-&-Done Selections - 0:30:58Outro - 0:32:35 Helpful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bet365 - Bet365 has a special offer for our listeners! Turn five dollars into one hundred and fifty dollars of bonus bets when you join Bet365. To claim the offer, just go to bettingpros.com/365 and deposit at least ten dollars. If you place a bet of at least 5 dollars, you’ll earn 150 dollars in bonus bets. Again, that’s bettingpros.com/365. 21+ Only. Must be present in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, or Virginia. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-BETS OFF (if you live in Iowa). Terms & Conditions Apply* ⁠⁠⁠⁠Novig - Looking for a smarter way to bet on sports? There's a new sports tradingh platform that's changing the game -- it's called Novig. It’s legal in most states, including Georgia, California, and Texas. It’s peer-to-peer, which means you’re competing against other users, not the house. You can often get better lines than traditional books. You can set your own lines, which gives you control most sportsbooks just don’t offer. There are no commissions or hidden fees — seriously. It uses a coin deposit system, but it’s REAL money. And you can use code DAILYJUICE for 50% off your first coin purchase, up to $25. Check it out now at bettingpros.com/novig. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner courtesy for Keegan Bradley as John Haslbauer NAILED his top pick of the week from the Travelers Championship. Joe and John recap the electric finish, then turn the page to previewing the 2025 Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club, Detailed notes and course history reports. Data-driven stat models with projections for every player. Betting Picks to Win and value longshots! Welcome to the Golf Gambling Club! Preferred Lines Tees are LIVE now!  The single best way to support the show and top notch quality heavyweight tees! NEW SHOP LIVE: https://preferredlines.printify.me/

John Wood and Tyler Rae joined the program today. Wood, the team manager for the U.S. Ryder Cup team talked about the process leading into the selection of the team and all the details that need to be addressed. He talked at length about how captain Keegan Bradley has played his way into contention and how that may unfold if he makes the team and how many guys are realistically on the roster of candidates. Rae and his team will get straight to work starting Sunday night renovating Detroit Golf Club, home of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. He discussed how his team wanted to tell a story to the membership and bring back the greatest version of the club and the gifts of Donald Ross to game as it relates to putting surfaces.

SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal are pumped for a home game and Michigan's only PGA Tour event at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Lots of talk about Donald Ross' Detroit Golf Club, and lots of good memories from tournaments past. A couple opportunities once again this week for the first team win in 2025. And, as ever at DGC, it's CAM DAVIS WEEK! Tips, picks and best bets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Patrick heads to Detroit for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, played on the Donald Ross gem Detroit Golf Club. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

On today's edition of Golf Today, Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner are joined by a plethora of guests ahead of the Rocket Classic in Detroit this week. First, Ben Griffin joins to discuss his successful season on the PGA Tour and a potential Ryder Cup birth. Then, Amy Rodgers joins from Detroit Golf Club to talk about Cam Davis's special bobblehead. Finally, Rickie Fowler joins to talk memes, the week ahead and so much more on this edition of Golf Today!

On this episode, We go over everything you need to know for the 2025 Rocket Classic. We discuss the host course (Detroit Golf Club), we take a look at the relevant data for the week and build a custom model, we take a look at the board and try to identify the best DFS plays and best bets, and then we discuss One and Done Strategy for the week.Link to One and Done spreadsheet (Make a copy for your own): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BuRtLkmOWj08P-KN4VnSd1zApAPHwpy0CNg8nH7hXpY/edit?usp=sharingUse code MCONNOLLY88 on UnderDog to get your first deposit matched!https://t.co/FXNtrz6ZBpLink to Patreon: https://t.co/oKODToDCdOFor all of the best offers and promo codes for DFS sites, Player Props sites, and Sportsbooks, use my site at https://signupexpert.com/mikespicks Link to the Fantasy Corner Discord: https://discord.gg/bUCB6aqQed

Golf course designer Tyler Rae and author George Waters joined the show today. Rae talked about some of his industry inspirations from Donald Ross and Seth Rayner and talked about some of his new work at Old Sawmill and the quick turnaround he and his team will have later this year at Detroit Golf Club, home of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Waters, author of many golf books including "Sand and Golf" talked about how sandy terrain makes the game 3-dimensional, opens up more possibilities for play and how natural bunkers go from playable to unplayable on the periphery of holes. We also updated the Club 5 standings, revealed team picks for the Genesis Invitational and unveiled our latest Golf Dogs of the Week.