Cam Davis Wins Rocket Mortgage Classic for Second Time in Four Years

In a thrilling finale, Australian golfer Cam Davis secured his second Rocket Mortgage Classic title in four years, capitalizing on Akshay Bhatia’s last-hole blunder. Davis, who shot a closing 70, set a clubhouse target of 18 under, which none of the other contenders could match at Detroit Golf Club.

Davis celebrates his win

England’s Aaron Rai finished in a tie for second, alongside three other players, after following a birdie on the 14th with four straight pars in a closing 72. Rai, who had shared the lead with Bhatia after 54 holes, expressed his disappointment at not being able to capitalize on his strong start.

“Overall a good week. Obviously being in the position that we were in today, there was a great chance to maybe do a little bit more.” - Aaron Rai

Davis, on the other hand, was emotional about his win, crediting his hypnotherapist, Grace, for helping him get out of a slump. He also acknowledged the support of his team and family, saying, “I’ve got so many people behind me that have helped me along the way.”

Cam Davis in action

The win marks a significant turnaround for Davis, who had been struggling with his game. He told CBS, “From where I was a couple of weeks ago to today, it’s just completely different. I’m a little emotional actually.”

In a post-match interview, Bhatia reflected on his missed birdie putt on the 18th, saying, “That green’s old school, so a lot of slope, downhill left to right. It’s a tricky putt just to get the speed correct, and I did such a good job all day of my speed being really good until that last hole.”

Bhatia reflects on his missed putt

The Rocket Mortgage Classic has once again proven to be an exciting tournament, with its share of twists and turns. As the golfing world looks ahead to the next event, one thing is certain - Cam Davis is back in the spotlight, and he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.