🏆 Aldrich Potgieter Shines in Rocket Classic Victory – $1.728M Payout, Playoff Drama & History Made

The Rocket Classic 2025 ended in thrilling fashion as 20-year-old rookie Aldrich Potgieter claimed his first-ever PGA TOUR title after a tense five-hole playoff at Detroit Golf Club. His victory over Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk marked not only a personal milestone but also a piece of history—making him the youngest South African winner in PGA TOUR history.

🏁 Clutch Playoff Finish

All three contenders—Potgieter, Greyserman, and Kirk—finished regulation tied at 22-under-par (266). In the fifth sudden-death hole, Potgieter drained a 17-foot birdie putt on the par-3 15th, sealing a memorable victory and igniting the crowd.

This was the second time in Rocket Classic history that a playoff went exactly five holes—echoing Cam Davis’ win in 2021. For Potgieter, it was sweet redemption after falling short in a playoff at the Mexico Open earlier this year.

💰 Points & Payouts

• 1st Place – Aldrich Potgieter (+10000 odds):
  🥇 $1,728,000
  🏅 500 FedExCup Points
  📆 Exempt through 2027 and invites to the 2026 Masters, PGA Championship, THE PLAYERS, and The Sentry

• T2 – Max Greyserman & Chris Kirk:
  💵 $854,400 each
  ⚡ 245 FedExCup Points

• T4 – Michael Thorbjornsen & Jake Knapp:
  💰 $432,000 each
  📈 122.5 FedExCup Points

A full cutline of 86 players at 6-under-par made for one of the lowest cuts in Rocket Classic history—yet another indicator of how much of a shootout this event continues to be.

🔥 Other Notables

• Collin Morikawa (+1200 favorite) showed signs of life with a T8 finish at -19.

• Cam Davis, last year’s winner, missed the cut despite high expectations.

• Jake Knapp continues his rise, posting a T4 for another top-tier result.

• Keegan Bradley, fresh off his win at Travelers, settled for T41.

With each Rocket Classic, Detroit Golf Club delivers thrilling finishes, low scores, and breakout stars. Potgieter now joins the elite group of rookies making serious noise on TOUR—and his journey is just beginning.

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