Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic
DETROIT (AP) — Michael Thorbjornsen pumped his right fist after making a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final…
Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first PGA Tour title at the 8th and final Rocket Classic, defeating Davis Riley by a margin of two strokes. The 24-year-old triumphed with a score of 7-under 63, marking his position in the FedEx Cup playoff. Starting the fourth round three shots behind Riley, Thorbjornsen showed remarkable resilience, surging into the lead at the 14th hole.
He capitalized on four birdies in a six-hole stretch to close out the tournament with a decisive, right-side putt that nestled in the cup. Xander Schauffele briefly led during the final round, but ultimately finished two strokes behind Thorbjornsen. Riley, who fell out of the lead with four bogeys, finished third.
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