Overview
- Rocket Companies confirmed Tuesday that the Rocket Classic will be played for the last time July 30–Aug. 2, 2026 after the company declined its 2027 sponsorship option.
- Rocket said it had met its goals in Detroit, noting the tournament helped raise more than $10 million for local charities and boosted the city's national profile.
- The PGA Tour said it remains interested in the Detroit market and will seek a new title sponsor, but it is unclear how a Michigan stop would fit into the Tour's upcoming two-track schedule.
- The final Rocket Classic will feature defending champion Aldrich Potgieter and a field expected to include top players such as Xander Schauffele, Cameron Young, Russell Henley, Rickie Fowler and Tony Finau.
- Local officials and residents say the tournament brought an estimated $1.5–2 million in annual local spending and visibility to a majority-Black neighborhood, and the loss signals broader pressure on mid-tier events as sponsorship costs rise.