DETROIT, MI — Akshay Bhatia takes the first round lead with a score of eight under par after 18 holes during the opening round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club on Thursday, June 27.
Taylor Montgomery and Michael Kim are both tied for second place with scores of seven under par. Ricky Fowler, 2023 Rocket Mortgage Champion, finished tied in fourth place along with Aaron Rai, Eric Cole, Will Zalatoris and Matti Schmid with scores of six under par.
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Miles Russell, 15 of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., made his PGA Tour debut today, and finished the first round with a score of two over par. Willie Mack III, Flint native and John Shippen Invitational winner, finished round one with an even par.
The sixth annual PGA Tour event continues through the weekend with the second round teeing off at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, June 28.
MLive photographer Rebecca Villagracia was there to capture all the action. Check out some of our favorite photos below or click here to view the full gallery.
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