PGA Tour Golfer Has Complete Meltdown During Rocket Classic on Friday
PGA Tour Golfer Has Complete Meltdown During Rocket Classic on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club has already delivered some low scores and high drama. After round one, South Africa's Aldrich Potgieter and America's Kevin Roy shared the lead thanks to record-breaking 10-under-par 62s. Australia's Min Woo Lee and Patrick Cantlay also got off to hot starts, but with the cut line hovering around 5-under, pressure mounted heading into Friday's second round.
Advertisement
That pressure boiled over for Stephan Jaeger. The 36-year-old German, who began the day at two-under, found himself fighting to stay in the tournament. Things took a turn at the par-5 fourth hole when Jaeger hit a wayward 342-yard drive that went so far left, even ShotTracking struggled to locate it.
Stephan Jaeger plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament.Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Frustrated, he let loose in true 'Happy Gilmore' fashion, furiously smashing his club into the ground three times. PGA Tour Live caught the moment, remarking, 'No surprise, Stephan Jaeger plenty of power here… and a lot of frustration.'
But here's the twist—Jaeger channeled that anger into a highlight. After his meltdown, he hit a remarkable recovery shot, stuck his third to within six feet, and rolled in the birdie. That lifted him to three-under at the time, just one off the projected cut.
His rollercoaster round didn't stop there. After a couple of bogeys on 8 and 9, and another at 13, Jaeger bounced back with birdies on 14 and 17 to finish even for the day, staying at two-under overall.
Advertisement
Despite the meltdown, Jaeger has shown flashes this season, including a win in Houston last year and a top-five finish. His playing partner Jake Knapp's girlfriend, Makena White, even defended him online.
Presently, Chris Kirk and Philip Knowles are sharing the top spot. With the weekend on it's way, fans must get to see more about the ups and downs in Classic. Sometimes, even a meltdown leads to a mini-miracle.
Related: PGA Tour Warns of Late Weather Concerns at Rocket Classic on Friday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
19 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Former NFL Star Has Disgraceful Message For Jason Kelce
Former NFL Star Has Disgraceful Message For Jason Kelce originally appeared on The Spun. Earlier this week, former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce ditched his pants for a really good cause. The Eagles Autism Foundation held two events in New Jersey on Wednesday. There was a 21+ event Team 62 at Ocean Drive that featured Kelce and a few of his "celebrity friends," per the website. When the former All-Pro offensive lineman showed up to this event, he immediately established himself as the life of the party. Advertisement Kelce, 37, ripped off his American flag shorts to show off his patriotic underwear. It was a wild scene that generated plenty of awareness for the Eagles Autism Foundation. "Doing this puts eyes on the cause/foundation. He's good at marketing," one person wrote on X. "That's pure Jason Kelce right there. Most players retire and disappear. Kelce climbs on a lifeguard chair in a flag Speedo because he genuinely loves his people," another person saids. SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Jason Kelce, ESPN analyst, looks on before the Detroit Lions take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown waited until this Friday to comment on Kelce's publicity stunt. His initial remarks were truly disgraceful. Advertisement "Jason Kelce getting naked for [expletive] kids but I'm the crazy one," Brown wrote on social media. This post from Brown immediately went viral on social media. Countless fans lectured him for using insensitive language. Brown is no stranger to making headlines for the wrong reasons. It was reported two weeks ago that he's facing a charge of attempted murder with a firearm. "I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me," Brown wrote on X. "Contrary to some video circulating, Police temporarily detained me until they received my side of the story and then released me. I WENT HOME THAT NIGHT AND WAS NOT ARRESTED. I will be talking to my legal council and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me." Advertisement Brown, who last played in the NFL in 2021, just hasn't been able to stay out of his own way since storming off the field at MetLife Stadium. Judging by his latest social media post, he hasn't changed one bit. Related: Jason Kelce's Wife Is 'Deeply' Offended By Common Nickname Former NFL Star Has Disgraceful Message For Jason Kelce first appeared on The Spun on Jun 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
20 minutes ago
- Washington Post
Marcus Stroman to return to Yankees' rotation after missing 2 1/2 months with knee injury
NEW YORK — Marcus Stroman will be activated by the New York Yankees to start on Sunday after missing 2 1/2 months with left knee inflammation. Stroman threw a side session Friday and manager Aaron Boone made the announcement after the Yankees' beat the Athletics 3-0 in a series opener.
Washington Post
20 minutes ago
- Washington Post
Mitch Keller wins for first time since March, Bryan Reynolds hits 3-run HR as Pirates rout Mets 9-1
PITTSBURGH — Mitch Keller pitched 5 1/3 innings to end his 15-start winless streak and Bryan Reynolds hit a three-run home run as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-1 on Friday night. Keller (2-10) allowed one run and five hits to win for the first time since his first start of the season on March 28 at Miami. It was the longest single-season winless streak in franchise history.
