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Potgieter and Roy Shoot Record 62s to Share Rocket Classic Lead

Their bogey-free rounds set a new mark at Detroit Golf Club with rivals chasing on a course renowned for yielding low scores.

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
Rocket Classic 2025: Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter carded matching 10-under 62s, just 8 minutes apart, at the 18-hole scoring record at Detroit Golf Club. (Image Collage | Getty images)

Overview

  • Aldrich Potgieter and Kevin Roy each fired a 10-under 62 to break the single-round scoring record and co-lead after the opening round.
  • Min Woo Lee carded a 9-under 63 to tie the previous course mark after citing a pep talk from sister Minjee Lee as key inspiration.
  • Detroit Golf Club’s reputation for low numbers held firm as Mark Hubbard and Max Greyserman also matched the 63 target and Andrew Putnam shot a 64.
  • Top-five player Collin Morikawa struggled with his short game to open with a 69 while defending champion Cam Davis and Rickie Fowler are in danger of missing the cut.
  • The Rocket Classic carries a $9.6 million purse with $1.728 million to the winner but faces doubt on the PGA Tour schedule as title sponsor Rocket Companies weighs its 2027 option.