PGA Veteran Quietly Withdraws From Rocket Classic After Brutal First Round

PGA Tour veteran Patrick Rodgers withdrew from the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club after posting a 7-over 77 in the first round on Thursday, leaving him tied for 144th out of 147 players. No official reason was given for the withdrawal, though Rodgers has been dealing with a back injury that caused him to miss the John Deere Classic and ISCO Championship earlier in July. The 34-year-old entered the week ranked 50th in 2026 earnings with $2,295,890 across 19 starts, and Thursday's round marked his second 77 in three competitive rounds.