![]() ![]() Photo by Michael Cohen/R&A/R&A via Getty ImagesĪ young Clemson product, Redman has shown a considerable level of comfort at Detroit Golf Club, finishing runner-up in the inaugural edition two years ago, which he followed up with a T21 last year.Īll eight of his Rocket Mortgage Rounds have been in the 65-70 range. Doc Redman Doc Redman reacts to a putt on the 8th green during The Open Qualifying Series, part of the Rocket Mortgage Classic, at Detroit Golf Club on Jin Detroit, MI. ![]() This course should not be especially penal in regards to his struggles off the tee. The 35-year-old Iowan grinded out a T8 in this event a year ago, showing Detroit Golf Club to be an excellent fit with his game. Merritt was not quite as stellar in June as he was in May, where he posted three top-10 finishes, but he looked like his better version over the first two days of last week’s Travelers Championship, opening 68-65. Troy Merritt Troy Merritt hits a shot on the 10th hole at Keene Trace Golf Club during the second round of the Barbasol Championship in Lexington, Kentucky. That should give him some encouragement at Detroit Golf Club, where he finished T4 a year ago, and opened the 2019 edition with an 8-under 64.Īt 135th in the FedExCup standings, Armour is especially motivated, and everything is lining up for him to dink and dunk his way into the mix again. It has been a miserable season as a whole from the 45-year-old Ohio native, but he has shown considerable improvement as of late, finishing T8 at the Palmetto Championship At Congaree three weeks ago, and shooting a second-round 64 at last week’s Travelers Championship to surge into contention before struggling on the weekend. Ryan Armour Ryan Armour talks with his caddie on the 14th hole during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Jat the Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan. Is he the best bet? He is at least a good bet to finish better than he did as the defending champion of the U.S. We do not have a choice, but to like DeChambeau’s chances a lot. It may not be the strongest field the Tour sees this season, but even the “weaker” events have regularly boasted compelling drama this season. ![]() If the event’s two-year short history is any indication, though, a lengthy overtime should not be necessary as the winning margin has been six and three, respectively.ĭefending champion Bryson DeChambeau headlines this year’s field, as the highest-ranked of the six top-25 players in attendance this week. Given that the Fourth of July falls on Sunday this year, it would be difficult to see the crowds at Detroit Golf Club, the host venue of this week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic, sticking around to watch eight playoff holes, as the fans did last week in Connecticut at the Travelers Championship.įireworks and golf do not tend to mix well. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images) Patrick Reed and Bryson DeChambeau laugh together on the 12th tee box during the second round of the World Golf Championships-Workday Championship at The Concession on Februin Bradenton, Florida. ![]()
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