Peter Malnati shoots 9-under 61, takes early lead at Rocket Classic

Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 in the first round of the Rocket Classic in Detroit, tying a tournament record and taking a two-shot lead. Despite missing more cuts than he has made on the PGA Tour this season, Malnati delivered a bogey-free round that included seven birdies on the front nine and a 55-foot putt for birdie at No. 11. He held a nine-under score through 13 holes before missing some putts down the stretch to finish at 61.