Michael Thorbjornsen wins his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic, holding off the field with a final-round seven-under 63. After reaching 18-under total, he finishes two strokes ahead of the nearest competitors. Multiple reports say Thorbjornsen posts a bogey-free 63 and secures a crucial birdie on his last hole by sinking a 26-foot putt. The win marks a breakthrough for the 24-year-old, who had previously been close to victory. One account notes he had strong momentum heading into the final round, including mention of a good chance at The Players Championship in March, though he had not won a Tour event until now. By converting key scoring opportunities late and maintaining a clean card in the closing round, Thorbjornsen earns his first career PGA Tour win at the event that concludes Sunday at the Rocket Classic.
Michael Thorbjornsen wins first PGA Tour title at Rocket Classic by two shots
Michael Thorbjornsen wins his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic, holding off the field with a final-round seven-under 63. After reaching 18-under total, he finishes two strokes ahead of the n...
- Michael Thorbjornsen wins his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic.
- He shoots a final-round 63, finishing seven under for the day.
- Thorbjornsen is bogey-free in the final round.
- He reaches 18 under overall and wins by two strokes.
- A 26-foot birdie putt on his last hole is described as pivotal.
Michael Thorbjornsen won his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic on Sunday. Thorbjornsen has come incredibly close to winning in the past, and had a great chance heading into the final round at The Players Championship in March.
1 hour agoMichael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two strokes on Sunday at the Rocket Classic.
2 hours agoThorbjornsen, 24, shot a bogey-free 63 to break through at the Rocket Classic for his first career PGA Tour win.
2 hours agoMichael Thorbjornsen secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic with a final-round 63.
2 hours agoMichael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot a seven-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final Rocket Classic on Sunday.
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