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DETROIT, June 25, 2025 ~ The 2025 Delta Dental Pro-Am took place Wednesday at the Detroit Golf Club. Held annually as part of Rocket Classic week, the Pro-Am pairs PGA Tour professionals, local celebrities, and amateur golfers for a round of golf ahead of the main tournament. The event serves as a platform for community engagement and charitable fundraising, while also providing fans with an opportunity to meet their favorite stars.
World No. 5 Collin Morikawa praised the event, calling it “a fun and relaxed way to connect with fans and local personalities.” He said he enjoys the energy of the day and the opportunity to play alongside celebrity athletes from other sports. Morikawa added that events like the Pro-Am help “humanize the game” and bring new audiences into golf.
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June 25, 2025 ~ Mark Hollis interviews Brian Rolapp, the new PGA Tour CEO, at the Rocket Classic in Detroit. Listen as Rolapp shares his vision for the PGA and offers his thoughts on Detroit’s revitalization.
June 25, 2025 ~ The Delta Dental Celebrity Pro-Am is underway at the Rocket Classic! Detroit News sports writer Tony Paul joins Kevin to discuss today’s events.
(CONTINUED) The Lions were well represented at the 2025 Delta Dental Pro-Am, headlined by NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, plus current Lions punter Jack Fox and Lions kicker Jake Bates. Also on hand were Detroit Red Wings players, captain Dylan Larkin and winger Alex DeBrincat. Michigan State’s new Athletic Director, J. Batt, was also among the notable attendees.
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(CONTINUED) The Rocket Classic officially tees off Thursday at 6:45 a.m. with the group of Adam Hadwin, Victor Perez, and David Skinns. Other notable names in the field this weekend include World No. 9 and U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley and World No. 20 Patrick Cantlay.
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