Rocket Mortgage: Sensational amateur Luke Clanton in contention, looks to seize history like Nick Dunlap
Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton stole the show on Saturday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic with his record-breaking score. He signed with a 7-under 65 to finish just a few strokes behind the leader at 14 under. Clanton had six birdies, one eagle and one bogey on the day. 5 under after 11 holes before […]
Rocket Mortgage Classic: Will Zalatoris suddenly withdraws mid round
Will Zalatoris was 7 under par going into Saturday’s round, just six strokes behind the Rocket Mortgage Classic leader. But after eight holes, former Wake Forest University player Damon Deacon withdrew from the tournament. Zalatoris was three over par after eight holes but chose to withdraw. The PGA Tour’s PR team cited a back injury […]
Rocket Mortgage Classic: Akshay Bhatia leads tournament, best dressed players
Golf fashion continues to be a hot topic in the 2024 PGA Tour season, with players showing off some impressive style at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. That being said, fashion is a subjective topic and there are no right answers. While not everyone likes to take risks and dress traditionally, there are ways to balance […]
Rocket Mortgage Classic Rd. 3 Tee Times for competitive Moving Day
Welcome to Playing Through’s morning ritual, Golf Talk Today. Each morning on “Golf Talk Today,” our staff discusses various elements of the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf and more. It’s move-in day at Rocket Mortgage Classic. Akshay Bhatia and Aaron Rai are tied for the lead at 13 under and are the only two without […]
Rocket Mortgage: Neal Shipley finds no learning curve, contends in 1st professional PGA Tour start
Neil Shipley is no longer an amateur golfer, he’s officially a professional. He made his PGA Tour Americas debut last week at the Beachlands Victoria Open, finishing tied for ninth. Shipley made his first professional appearance on the PGA Tour after receiving a sponsorship exemption for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, but he’s a familiar presence […]
Mortgage rates trickle down, but home prices remain high: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates didn’t fall much this week, offering no relief to buyers. (iStock) Prospective homebuyers didn’t get much reassurance about mortgage rates this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage barely changing at 6.86% from 6.87%. Freddie Mac is. Last year, interest rates didn’t vary much, averaging 6.71% for a 30-year mortgage […]
Rocket Mortgage Classic: Akshay Bhatia goes low with massive bogey free start
Akshay Bhatia entered the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit on the strength of his runner-up finish at the Travelers Championship. He shot an eight-under, bogey-free 64 with six birdies and one eagle on Thursday at Detroit Golf Club. “It was up and down today, because I missed the green once,” Bhatia said. “Overall, I hit […]
Former Rocket Mortgage Classic champion making more memories, records first PGA Tour hole-in-one
Nate Lashley, 41, who won the Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2019, started this year’s tournament with a bang. He aced his second hole of the day, the par-3 11th, which at 217 yards is known as one of the most difficult holes at the Detroit Golf Club. First hole-in-one PGA Tour career highlights. “It was […]
Mortgage rates fall slightly to 6.86%
James Bullard, former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, looks ahead to the next interest rate decision, analyzes employment data, and reacts to Chair Yellen’s housing development policy. Mortgage rates were mixed this week, with the standard 30-year note rate declining slightly for the fourth straight week, while shorter-term rates […]
Nick Bienz Throws Down A Few Beers To Calm His Nerves, Qualifies For The Rocket Mortgage Classic Just Like That
America, meet Nick Bienz! A Golf Galaxy employee who will play in the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic after surviving a playoff during a qualifier Monday. Playing at The Orchards Golf Club in Washington, Michigan, Bienz shot a 7-under 65, one of five golfers to do so. However, there were only four qualifying spots left for […]