Knowles Soars with Eagles to Share PGA Detroit Lead
- On June 28, 2025, Chris Kirk, Philip Knowles, and Andrew Putnam were tied for the top position after two rounds of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club.
- Knowles regained form after missing five straight cuts by eagling three of four par fives en route to a 64 and 14-under total.
- Kirk fired a 65 starting with three straight birdies while Putnam carded a bogey-free 66 under tougher conditions to join the lead.
- Knowles expressed that successfully chipping in for eagle three times is something he doubts will happen again, while Putnam remarked that his round didn’t feel completely bogey-free.
- The three Americans lead a competitive field into the weekend, suggesting an intense fight for the title at the relatively easy Detroit Golf Club.
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