Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first career PGA Tour victory at the 2026 Rocket Classic this weekend. The 24-year-old earned $1,800,000 for his win at the Detroit Golf Club. Thorbjornsen maintained a strong pace throughout the tournament, concluding his final round with a bogey-free 63 to take the top spot.
Xander Schauffele finished as the runner-up in the tournament. His second-place performance earned him a payout of $1,090,000. Other top finishers included Davis Riley, who claimed third place with $690,000 in earnings, and Rasmus Hojgaard, who took home $490,000 for fourth place.
The event featured a total purse of $10 million, which was distributed among the players who made the cut. The field included several high-profile competitors, with many athletes walking away with significant prize money based on their final positions. The payout scale decreased from the top earners down to the final participants on the leaderboard.
This victory marks a notable career milestone for Thorbjornsen as he gains both the prize money and essential FedExCup points. Tournament organizers confirmed the full payout breakdown for every player who reached the final rounds at the Detroit course.