The Rocket Classic and Dow Championship - Favorite Moments
Release Date: 06/30/2025
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info_outlineWelcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 483 - The Rocket Classic and Dow Championship - Favorite Moments
It's been quite a week for golf fans in Michigan, with both the Rocket Classic and Dow Championship taking place at the same time. We bounced back and forth between the two tournaments and captured more interviews than our MGL Radio show had time to air - so here, in montage form, is a collection of our favorite moments from Detroit Golf Club and Midland Country Club.
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