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Jake Knapp Shoots 61 to Set New Detroit Golf Club Course Record

Knapp’s 61 on a rain-softened, recently deforested Detroit Golf Club ignited a shake-up in the leaderboard before the weekend rounds

Jun 8, 2025; Caledon, Ontario, CAN; Jake Knapp hits his tee shot at the fifth hole during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images/File Photo
Collin Morikawa of the United States hits a tee shot on the seventh hole during a practice round prior to the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club on June 28, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.
Jun 26, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Min Woo Lee plays his shot from a bunker on the second green during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter each shot 10-under 62 in Thursday’s opening round to break the tournament record and share the lead.
  • In Friday’s second round Jake Knapp posted an 11-under 61 to set a new single-round low and climb 124 places into contention.
  • Min Woo Lee, Max Greyserman and Mark Hubbard all carded 9-under 63s in the first round, with Andrew Putnam a stroke further back at 8-under 64.
  • Recent rains and the removal of roughly 150 trees have rendered Detroit Golf Club unusually soft, setting the stage for record-breaking scoring.
  • The tournament resumes Saturday with third and fourth rounds over the weekend, as the tied leaders defend a 10-under score.