In the ongoing Rocket Mortgage Classic, Aaron Rai of England delivered a noteworthy performance by shooting a seven-under-par 65, positioning himself as a co-leader at the midway point of the tournament. The 29-year-old golfer, boasting two victories on the DP World Tour, secured seven birdies to reach a 13-under total, tying with American Akshay Bhatia. This places the pair two shots ahead of the rest of the field in Detroit.
Rai’s impressive round saw him birdie four out of five holes starting from the seventh, culminating in the addition of two more birdies. Despite his success, Rai modestly commented, “There’s nothing in particular that I’ve really tried to change this year. I think I have built good foundations off previous years and have just tried to stay on top of the fundamentals.”
The English golfer faces stiff competition from a group of four players tied on 11 under at the conclusion of the second round, including South Africa’s Erik van Rooyen and Americans Cameron Young, Taylor Montgomery, and Troy Merritt. Notably, 2023 champion Rickie Fowler concluded his second round with an even-par 72, placing him at six under.
The tournament also saw notable performances from Englishmen David Skinns, Callum Tarren, and Harry Hall, each making the four-under cut and adding to the tournament’s excitement.
The Rocket Mortgage Classic promises to be an exhilarating event, with Rai and Bhatia setting the pace. As the tournament advances, golf enthusiasts eagerly await to witness the culmination of this thrilling competition.