American golfer Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first PGA Tour title with a thrilling two-shot victory at the final Rocket Classic, carding a 26-foot birdie putt on his last hole to finish with a seven-under 63 and 18 under overall. Starting the fourth round three shots behind leader Davis Riley, Thorbjornsen seized the opportunity created by Riley's tough start and surged into the lead with his third birdie in a six-hole stretch, culminating in a clutch, curling putt. This win marks Thorbjornsen as the eighth first-time winner on the PGA Tour this season, following Jackson Koivun's victory at the 3M Open. Xander Schauffele finished second, two shots back, with Riley another stroke behind in third.
The tournament drew its strongest field and largest crowds for its eighth and final edition, as the PGA Tour prepares to transition to a new model in 2028.