Gotterup, Griffin, Day and Content Creator Ruffels Join Final Rocket Classic Field

Playoff pressure gives bubble players a last chance to improve FedEx Cup position through this tournament's open qualifier.

Overview

Tournament officials confirmed on Tuesday and Wednesday that Chris Gotterup, Ben Griffin, Jason Day and Ryan Ruffels have committed to play in the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club.
Organizers awarded sponsor exemptions to Brad Dalke, Joe Hooks, William Jennings and Ryan Ruffels to complete the announced exempt players for the event's final year.
The field is deep, featuring multiple top-10 and top-20 players such as Cameron Young, Russell Henley, Wyndham Clark and Xander Schauffele, which organizers say strengthens the tournament's swan-song status.
Officials set a Friday entry deadline for players to lock in starts and will hold a free, open 18-hole qualifier on Monday at The Orchards Golf Club to fill the last four spots in the 144-player field.
Because the Rocket Classic sits just before the PGA Tour playoffs, players near key FedEx Cup cutoffs may enter late to protect or improve their standings, a dynamic that could change the final roster and fan draw.