{
  "id": 65775,
  "title": "Michael Thorbjornsen's clubs: Rocket Classic winner has full bag of TaylorMade gear",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/michael-thorbjornsens-clubs-rocket-classic-winner-has-full-bag-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T02:25:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Golf.com",
    "slug": "golf-com",
    "url": "https://golf.com/gear/michael-thorbjornsens-2026-rocket-classic-witb/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Michael Thorbjornsen, 24, won the Rocket Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, shooting a 7-under 63 to finish at 18 under. He won by two shots over Xander Schauffele, who shot a final-round 65. According to Yahoo Sports, Schauffele had led at one point during the round and was part of a six-way tie for the lead at another point.\n\nThorbjornsen's victory sealed his spot in the FedEx Cup playoff, moving him up from 69th in the standings. The Associated Press reported that he made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole, pumping his right fist in celebration. He birdied four of his last seven holes and was 17-for-18 in greens in regulation during the final round.\n\nThorbjornsen's golf bag was fully stocked with TaylorMade gear, as reported by Golf.com. The Rocket Classic was the final edition of the tournament, which had been running for eight years. Rickie Fowler, the 2023 champion, finished tied for eighth.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}