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.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
From Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream Speech" to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance in 2025, one Detroiter is connecting readers with Black history, one line at a time.
Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
From Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream Speech" to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance in 2025, one Detroiter is connecting readers with Black history, one line at a time.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
President Trump on Monday said he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that sits between Detroit and Canada.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
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.
CBS News Detroit spoke with author Javonne Barrett to learn how his debut coloring book, "Lines of Legacy: A Black History Coloring Book," empowers readers to bring this history to life through creativity, while also sparking a conversation anyone can participate in.
Chandler Park Academy held a symposium for National African American Parent Involvement Day.
Students and teachers of the Oak Park School District went to the school board, presenting a list of issues.
Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday. Road commissions say a temperature rise is the key ingredient to potholes, which could pose a danger on the road.
President Trump is threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them," he said in a social media post on Monday.