Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Bhatia Makes Cut at Rocket Classic, Knapp Sets Record
The Rocket Classic golf tournament is underway.
Akshay Bhatia is playing well enough to continue into the weekend.
Jake Knapp had an amazing round of 61, breaking the tournament record.
Several other golfers are doing very well, with Chris Kirk, Philip Knowles, and Andrew Putnam leading.
The tournament cut-off score was 6-under, and 86 golfers will continue to play.
Akshay Bhatia made the cut at the Rocket Classic with a 2-under 70 in the second round.
Jake Knapp shot an 11-under 61, breaking the Rocket Classic record.
Knapp is the only player on the TOUR to shoot 61 or better in two rounds this season.
Chris Kirk, Philip Knowles, and Andrew Putnam share the second-round lead at 14 under.
The cut came at 6-under, with 86 players advancing to the weekend.
- Who
- Akshay Bhatia, Jake Knapp, Chris Kirk, Philip Knowles, and Andrew Putnam are among the golfers participating.
- What
- The Rocket Classic golf tournament is ongoing.
- When
- The second round of the Rocket Classic was played.
- Where
- Detroit Golf Club
- Why
- To compete in the Rocket Classic tournament on the PGA Tour.
- Tournament
- Rocket Classic
- Location
- Detroit Golf Club
- Akshay Bhatia's Score
- 2-under 70 (second round)
- Jake Knapp's Score
- 61 (second round)
- Leaders after Round 2
- Chris Kirk, Philip Knowles, Andrew Putnam (14 under)
- Cut line
- 6-under
- Players making the cut
- 86