Roy & Potgieter Set Rocket Classic Scoring Record
- DETROIT - Aldrich potgieter and Kevin Roy both carded 10-under 62s Thursday to jointly seize the first-round lead at the Rocket Classic, breaking the tournament's 18-hole record.Potgieter narrowly...
- The Detroit Golf Club, a regular PGA Tour stop as 2019, has a reputation as one of the easier courses on the circuit.
- Potgieter started on the 10th hole and set a new tournament record with a 7-under 29 on the back nine.
Aldrich Potgieter and kevin Roy have stormed the leaderboard at the rocket Classic, making history with record-breaking first-round scores of 62. the Rocket Classic lead is now shared as Potgieter and Roy each achieved a remarkable 10-under par, showcasing extraordinary skill on the Detroit Golf Club.Both players completed extraordinary bogey-free rounds, highlighting their control and precision. This story from News Directory 3 delivers a deep dive into the performance of both golfers, examining their strategies and celebrating their achievements. The competition in the field is tough, as other competitors are close behind. How will the scoring record change? Discover what’s next in this riveting tournament.
Potgieter, Roy Share Rocket Classic lead After Record Rounds
Updated June 26, 2025
DETROIT – Aldrich potgieter and Kevin Roy both carded 10-under 62s Thursday to jointly seize the first-round lead at the Rocket Classic, breaking the tournament’s 18-hole record.Potgieter narrowly missed a birdie putt on the ninth green that would have given him the outright lead.
The Detroit Golf Club, a regular PGA Tour stop as 2019, has a reputation as one of the easier courses on the circuit. Potgieter, a 20-year-old South African, and Roy, 35, took full advantage of the conditions.
Potgieter started on the 10th hole and set a new tournament record with a 7-under 29 on the back nine. Both he and Roy recorded an eagle and eight birdies in bogey-free rounds.
Roy attributed his success to everything clicking. On the par-5 17th,he drove 300 yards,followed with a 288-yard second shot,and then chipped in from 30 feet.
Andrew Putnam, who shot a 64, noted the course played “pretty easy,” especially with the greens softened by recent rain.
Min Woo Lee, Max Greyserman, and Mark Hubbard are one stroke
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