Potgieter wins Rocket Classic on 5th playoff hole, outlasting Greyserman and Kirk
Aldrich Potgieter made an 18-foot putt for birdie on the fifth playoff hole, outlasting Max Greyserman to win the Rocket Classic on Sunday.
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Aldrich Potgieter made an 18-foot putt for birdie on the fifth playoff hole, outlasting Max Greyserman to win the Rocket Classic on Sunday.
Aldrich Potgieter had five straight birdies to surge into the third-round lead and finished with a 7-under 65 on Saturday for a two-shot edge.
The 2025 Rocket Classic takes over the historic Detroit Golf Club June 26-29. CBS Detroit's Jeff Lesson is previewing the course all week, continuing with hole No. 14. Brought to you by Crest Lincoln.
The 2025 Rocket Classic takes over the historic Detroit Golf Club June 26-29. CBS Detroit's Jeff Lesson is previewing the course all week, continuing with hole No. 15. Brought to you by Crest Lincoln.
The 2025 Rocket Classic takes over the historic Detroit Golf Club June 26-29. CBS Detroit's Jeff Lesson is previewing the course all week, continuing with hole No. 16. Brought to you by Crest Lincoln.
Rocket Classic is not only about golf but also about making a difference in the community. The "Changing the Course" initiative is making huge strides in closing the digital divide in Detroit.
With the winner of the Rocket Classic comes a trophy, and Laura Bade, a graphic design lead from Rossetti, discusses the process behind creating this year's trophy.
When the Rocket Classic tees off at the Detroit Golf Club in 2026, the course may be unrecognizable after a restoration project.
The 2025 Rocket Classic teed off Thursday at the Detroit Golf Club. Sam Hays, Director of Golf at the Detroit Golf Club, previews the course.
Rocket Classic is saluting service members by asking guests to wear red, white and blue on Friday, as the tournament celebrates its partnership with Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor has provided millions of dollars in scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled service members.
Colin John, vice president of culinary at Forte Belanger, discusses the unique food and beverage options at the 2025 Rocket Classic
Bill Emerson, president of Rocket Companies and the Rocket Giving Fund, shares more about how the 2025 Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club is giving back.
Many of the PGA's top golfers are already in Detroit for Wednesday's Pro Am ahead of the 2025 Rocket Classic.
There are seven Michiganders in the 2025 Rocket Classic, but one person, Detroit native Joe Hooks, is making his PGA Tour debut.
The 2025 Rocket Classic takes over the historic Detroit Golf Club June 26-29. CBS Detroit's Jeff Lesson is previewing the course all week, continuing with hole No. 4. Brought to you by Crest Lincoln.
Free Community Day events marked the kickoff of the annual Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club.
Plans are in place for - although with a rain delay - for the Rocket Classic Community Day. Cam Davis won last year's classic at Detroit Golf Club.
The 2025 Rocket Classic takes over the historic Detroit Golf Club June 26-29. CBS Detroit's Jeff Lesson is previewing the course all week, beginning with hole No. 2. Brought to you by Crest Lincoln.
The 2025 Rocket Classic presented by AlumniFi is back, and they're excited to share why this tournament continues to have an impact beyond the Detroit Golf Club's footprint.
Rocket Mortgage Classic announced it will start later on Saturday due to possible rain showers in the morning.
Akshay Bhatia shot a 5-under 67 that included a free drop after his golf ball fell into a fairway drain at Detroit Golf Club.
If these walls could talk, they'd tell you a story that spans 125 years, back when this course only had six holes.
Golfer Nick Bienz, who went viral for qualifying for the Rocket Mortgage Classic after drinking three beers, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about competing in the tournament.
It's a big day at the Detroit Golf Club, not only because of the Rocket Mortgage Classic but also because of what it stands for.
Professional golfer Troy Merritt is gearing up for the Rocket Mortgage Classic this week with his son Dodge Merritt by his side. Dodge spoke with CBS News Detroit about his father being in the tournament.
Prosecutors accuse the man of pulling his neighbor off a riding lawnmower and then kicking and punching the man.
A 17-year-old is facing two firearms-related charges after a gun was found inside a locker in Chandler Park Academy in Harper Woods.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Remains of a kharpa beetle, which customs officials said is "the world's most invasive grain pest," were identified among a DTW passenger's items.
Citing claims of racial discrimination within the workplace, three current employees and one former employee of the Michigan Department of State have sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and four other SOS employees.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
Michigan Sen_ Elissa Slotkin has been notified that the Trump administration is investigating her after she organized and appeared in a video with other Democrats urging military service members to resist "illegal orders.".
Prosecutors accuse the man of pulling his neighbor off a riding lawnmower and then kicking and punching the man.
A 17-year-old is facing two firearms-related charges after a gun was found inside a locker in Chandler Park Academy in Harper Woods.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Thousands of people are excited to come down to see all of the cars at the Detroit Auto Show. Many of those vehicles have taken a long and historic route to get here.
Ford Motor Company announced a new multi-year partnership with Carhartt that will launch a Super Duty special edition truck and a community initiative to attract more skilled tradespeople.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
President Trump returned to Southeast Michigan on Tuesday, where he toured a Ford factory in Dearborn and delivered a speech at the Detroit Economic Club.
At last year's show, organizers say attendees took more than 100,000 rides in them.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says the Trump administration is investigating her over a video urging military service members to "resist illegal orders."
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Andrew Copp scored at 3:27 of overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.
Lions' Kelvin Sheppard is expected to interview for the Dolphins head coaching job after serving one season as defensive coordinator, a source told CBS News Detroit.
Adrian College's Alex Weaver beat out 117 other competitors to win the college singles cornhole national championship on Jan. 2.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says the Trump administration is investigating her after she organized and appeared in a video with other Democrats urging military service members to resist "illegal orders."
Snow continues this afternoon as temps continue to drop. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we can expect.
A Michigan State Police drone located a 16-year-old runaway hiding under railroad ties. This video does not contain audio.
The 2026 Trenton Winterfest, which takes place Jan. 17 in downtown Trenton, features vendors, food trucks, ice sculptures and entertainment. Here's a look at some items that local businesses will sell during the event.