Dustin Johnson commits to Detroit Rocket Mortgage Classic
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Dustin Johnson of the United States acknowledges patrons on the 18th green during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2019. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
DETROIT (AP) - Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Bubba Watson have committed to play in the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic.
The announcement was made Thursday, two-plus months before Detroit-based Quicken Loans brings a PGA Tour event to the Motor City for the first time.
Johnson is currently the No. 1 player in the world ranking, Fowler is No. 10 and Watson ranks No. 17 in the world.
Kevin Kisner, Charles Howell III, Si Woo Kim, rookie Cameron Champ , Billy Horschel, Aaron Wise, Jason Dufner and Lucas Glover have also committed to play in Detroit. The competition June 27-30 at Detroit Golf Club will be two weeks after the U.S. Open and four weeks before the British Open, giving organizers hope more stars will join the field.