Keegan Bradley Commends Renovations at Rocket Classic Golf Course
Keegan Bradley has started strong at the Rocket Classic, praising the recent changes to the Detroit Golf Club course that he believes enhance playability.
<p>Keegan Bradley has made a strong start at the Rocket Classic, currently held at the Detroit Golf Club. After a challenging season, he aims to improve his standing in the FedEx Cup, where he is currently ranked 76th.</p><p>Bradley opened with a round of 65, placing him four shots behind leader Peter Malnati, who shot a 61. He expressed confidence that a win could significantly impact his season.</p><p>The Rocket Classic features a redesigned course, which Bradley found to be very accommodating. He noted the greens were surprisingly soft and receptive, contributing to his solid performance. The course underwent a $16.1 million restoration led by architect Tyler Rae, which included changes such as reducing the par from 72 to 70 and enhancing various holes. Bradley remarked that the renovations are among the best he has ever seen, highlighting the improvements made to the course's layout.</p>
