In a dramatic turn of events at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Akshay Bhatia’s three-putt on the par-4 18th from 35 feet allowed Cam Davis to secure his second victory at Detroit Golf Club within three years. Bhatia, aged 22, was on the cusp of completing his PGA Tour hat-trick and claiming his second title of 2024. However, his performance on the 18th green faltered, as he left his birdie attempt five feet short and subsequently missed the par putt, paving the way for Davis to claim his second career PGA Tour title.
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Cam Davis, who shot a final-round 70, finished the tournament at 18-under par, edging out Bhatia (72), Davis Thompson (68), Min Woo Lee (69), and Aaron Rai (72) by one stroke. This victory marks Davis’ second triumph at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, having previously won the event in 2021.
Reflecting on his victory, Davis expressed immense satisfaction in overcoming a challenging season. He had struggled throughout 2024 without a single top-10 finish on the PGA Tour until this week in Michigan. The win, which came with a $1.65 million prize, also elevated Davis into the top 40 in the FedEx Cup standings, signifying a remarkable turnaround in his form.