Highlights: 2025 Rocket Classic, Second Round
Watch the best shots and top moments from the second round of the PGA Tour's 2025 Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club.
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USA Today
2 hours ago
- USA Today
Former Spartan James Piot makes the cut at the Rocket Classic
On Thursday, the Rocket Classic commenced for it seventh edition at the Detroit Golf Club, bringing the PGA Tour back to Detroit. A late addition to the field, former Spartan and United States Amateur champion James Piot was added thanks to a sponsors exemption. He took advantage of his opportunity. After a two-under day on Thursday, the former Spartan rifled a four-under round on Friday, setting himself up at six-under. That number was good enough to make the cut and the weekend at the Rocket Classic. The made cut for Piot is his first career made cut on the PGA Tour. A former LIV golfer, he made history by playing on the PGA Tour after playing for LIV, but now, he makes personal history for himself. Piot will look to make another move up the leaderboard on moving day on Saturday when he tees off at 7:55 a.m., playing in a group alongside Paul Peterson. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
PGA Tour Pro Hits Rare Feat, on Verge of Changing Life at Rocket Classic
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Rocket Classic has been a fireworks show from the start. First came Min Woo Lee's sizzling 63, matched by two others to tie the early course record. Then, in a jaw-dropping eight-minute span, Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter each carded 62s to reset the number. Jake Knapp followed with a blistering 61 to break it again. But perhaps the most remarkable moment of the week belonged to a lesser-known name, Philip Knowles, who pulled off a feat so rare, it's only happened a handful of times in PGA Tour history. RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 07: Philip Knowles of the United States plays his shot from the 14th tee during the second round of the Puerto Rico Open 2025 at Grand Reserve Golf Club... RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 07: Philip Knowles of the United States plays his shot from the 14th tee during the second round of the Puerto Rico Open 2025 at Grand Reserve Golf Club on March 07, 2025 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. (Photo by) More Getty Images On Friday, Knowles holed out for eagle not once, not twice, but three times! All were from off the green, all on par-5s. He chipped in from 27 yards at the 17th, 37 yards at the 4th, and 40 yards at the 7th to shoot an 8-under. Currently, Knowles holds a share of the 14-under lead alongside Chris Kirk, who fired 9 birdies in Round 2, and Andrew Putnam, who added 4 birdies and an eagle to his card. "I got pretty lucky a couple times," Knowles said after the round. "I hit quality shots that ended up going in the hole, but I can't imagine chipping in three times for eagle ever again in my life." What makes this even more special is Knowles' story behind it. The 28-year-old is playing on a medical exemption after a brutal stretch of injuries and illness. Since 2022, he's battled a severed thumb nerve, shingles in his right eye, and a bout of mononucleosis. He's made just two cuts in 11 starts this season and earned $75,665, a far cry from the $1.728 million winner's check up for grabs this weekend. "I've got two little girls, I've got a wife who needs me to help," he expressed. "It's not like I can spend my days just 'woe is me'". 9 birdies any day is ridiculous but to do it in 30MPH steady winds and to qualify for your hometown event is amazing. Philip Knowles of @UNFGolf via Bradenton post 66 and leads by 2 with only a few groups left. Shoutout to his coach of 10 years @jimraglandgolf @acaseofthegolf1 — chris timmerman (@ctimmerman35) March 17, 2025 Knowles entered the week ranked 195th in FedExCup points and 519th in the world. To retain his PGA Tour card, he must finish inside the top 100 by season's end. A win in Detroit would all but seal it! Despite the pressure, Knowles looked composed. "Though I haven't been in this position, it doesn't feel unfamiliar," he said. "We've all been here at some level, college, junior golf, early pro golf." Going into Sunday's final round, Knowles will tee alongside co-leaders Chris Kirk and Andrew Putnam. With 18 holes to play and his career hanging in the balance, Knowles' aim is crystal clear. More Golf: Rocket Classic: Collin Morikawa Rips Reporter amid Stunning Caddie News
USA Today
9 hours ago
- USA Today
Two former Spartans fail to make the cut at the 2025 Rocket Classic
Two former Michigan State golfers had high hopes for their time at their hometown PGA Tour event, the Rocket Classic, but unfortunately, things did not go as planned. Ryan Brehm, a longtime PGA Tour veteran, and Ashton McCulloch, an amateur on the tour, both failed to make the cut at Detroit's PGA Tour event at the Detroit Golf Club. For Brehm, things were looking promising. After a one-under round on Thursday, he was four-under in his second round on Friday. A terrible finish ensued for Brehm, though, who ended the day even par. McCulloch had a week to forget. A six-over round on Thursday was parlayed with a two-over Friday round, making him eight-over on the tournament. Both former Spartans will not see the weekend in Detroit. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
