![]() Pendrith was the second-round leader after setting the tournament 36-hole record at 15-under 129. "Obviously, this golf course has no defense and there’s going to be a ton of birdies out there." "I’ve got to get off to a hot start and keep the pedal down," Cantlay said. 4 in the world ranking, was six shots behind after a 66. Stephan Jaeger was five shots back after a 65. "I have to play a ridiculous round of golf to have any chance," Young said. He matched the Detroit Golf Club record with a 63 on Friday. Rookie of the year front-runner Cameron Young (65) was four strokes back. In March, he was 13th at the Players Championship and came away with a career-best $327,222 payday - and a broken rib. ![]() Pendrith had third-round lead by three shots last October at the Bermuda Championship before closing with a 76 and finishing a career-high fifth. ![]() Our membership wants help out and give back to the city that we all love."I probably have more pressure just because I’ve never won before and Tony’s a multiple winner and he won last week," said Pendrith, who was a stroke a ahead entering the round and birdied four of the last five holes for a 66. I think the economic impact to the small businesses in our area (is) significant. ![]() Being located in Detroit, we want to make sure that we can positively impact our city. "It brings our membership a lot of pride to host, and it's not lost on us the impact of its charitable component. "It's tough to have a bad day at the DGC," Drumheller said. A main goal for the 2022 event is to increase its charity contributions, which is up to over $5 million across its first three years. Regardless, Drumheller called the couple's day at the pro-am a "special day." Furthermore, he says the entire week at the RMC has been special, too. 15 during Round 1 of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club in Detroit on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Walker paired with pros Brendan Steele and Chad Ramey, and according to Drumheller, she played "really good," even though she "brought too much rain gear" and had "some not so great reads" at times. He even walked through the course with some of its tournament participants Wednesday when he caddied for his wife, WDIV-TV anchor Rhonda Walker, while she played in the pro-am. Its 71 days of preparation to get PGA ready is the quickest turnaround on tour, Drumheller said.ĭrumheller described the building process as a "sort of a whirlwind," but when the week of the tournament finally arrives, it's well worth it. "From where we were to where we are now, I think we're one of the best clubs in the district."ĭrumheller said the DGC began setting up for this year's tournament on May 16. "I'm proud to see the growth of the club," Drumheller said. Drumheller said the DGC's board is more like a "team," and believes the people behind the scenes are the reason the club was able to host a fan-less 2020 event and get through 2021 with limited restrictions. He started working with the club in 2010 and has held numerous titles within the organization since. Regardless, he's more concerned with working with the tournament's title sponsor to help Detroit prosper.ĭrumheller, 40, is the youngest president in the club's history, which began in 1899. Max Homa tees for the first during Round 1 of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club in Detroit on Thursday, July 28, 2022.īecause of the uncertainties surrounding LIV Golf, Drumheller is curious about how "everything is going to play out" with it and the PGA. Finau led the field's big names on Day 1 after shooting 64, and shot a 6-under 66 on Friday, good for second place after two rounds. Obviously, when you see players (leaving), especially players that would come here, you think, 'I hope the field still remains (strong) and continues to get better.'Īmong its 156-player field, the RMC features six of the top-30 players in the world, including No. I always think, 'People do things for different reasons.' The partnership we've had with the PGA Tour, the partnership we've had with Rocket Mortgage, it's been great and successful. "You look at LIV Tour, and a lot of the guys who have been with the PGA Tour have went there, and a lot people have opinions on it. "Needless to say, it's interesting," club president Jason Drumheller said. Detroit Golf Club president Jason Drumheller poses for a photo during Round 2 of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Friday, July 29, 2022.
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