Rocket Mortgage Tournament: Where Interest Rates and Golf Scores Compete for the Lowest Number!

Fellow Golfers,

This is the Birdie Banter, where we try to get your golf score as low as your interest rate.

Here’s what we got for you today:

• Tee Time - Rocket Mortgage Classic

• Upcoming Tournaments - Liv London & John Deere Classic

• Meme of the week

Tee Time - Rocket Mortgage Classic

Cue the orange confetti folks! Detroit turned into a sea of Rickie Fowler fans as our favorite underdog finally silenced his doubters, pocketing a shiny win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. He pulled off a 12-foot birdie putt in the playoff, slipping past his opponents like a sneaky squirrel on the fairway.

Fowler bid adieu to his career-long, 96-start title drought, wrapping it up better than his missed chances at the U.S. Open and the Travelers Championship. They say orange is the new luck, eh?

Morikawa's near record round sent Fowler scrambling down the leaderboard, only to have him ricochet back like a ball off a bunker lip. He answered with an approach on the 72nd hole that was more precision-guided than your high-end GPS, pulling into a three-way tie at 24 under.

In the playoff, Rickie played it out like a golfing version of "Survivor." Despite sending his tee shot way right, he got back in the game with a 12-foot approach. Meanwhile, Morikawa's shot, stronger than an espresso shot, ended up in the rough.

Hadwin missed his putt, and Morikawa's chip was as off as a caddy's advice on a bad day. The door was wide open for Fowler to swoop in and steal the show before Detroit's weather could even try to steal his thunder.

Through this victory, Fowler proved he's got the finesse of Fred Astaire on the dance floor and the tenacity of a pitbull on the golf course. As chants of “Rick-ie! Rick-ie!” reverberated around the 18th green, Fowler signed off, showing us all why we shouldn't give up on our Monday morning putts, or dreams.

Upcoming Tournaments - Liv London & John Deere Classic

The John Deere Classic, a staple on the PGA TOUR since its inception in 1971, brings excitement and competition to the beautiful TPC Deere Run. Known for its rich history and picturesque setting, the tournament has seen memorable moments over the years.

From wire-to-wire victories to record-breaking performances, the John Deere Classic showcases the skill and talent of golf's finest players. The course layout offers strategic challenges, with three par 5s and well-manicured bentgrass greens that demand precision putting. While the tournament has undergone some changes and cancellations, it continues to deliver thrilling golf action and create lasting memories for players and fans alike. As the event unfolds, golf enthusiasts can anticipate high-level competition, remarkable shots, and the potential for a thrilling finish at the John Deere Classic.

For Liv London the tour is headed to the picturesque county of Hertfordshire, where the Centurion Club stands as a shining gem among golf destinations. Picture yourself teeing off amidst the lush greenery of this exclusive haven, where every divot is meticulously groomed like a pampered poodle.

Designed by the golfing maestro Simon Gidman, this course is like a carefully crafted puzzle, challenging golfers to navigate strategic bunkers, undulating fairways that'll give your golf balls a roller coaster ride, and greens so pristine you'll think you're putting on glass.

Meme of the Week

And so, fellow fairway fanatics, as our golf escapades come to a close, let's take a moment to channel our inner Birdman, flap our wings, and soar into the sunset. Remember, keep your head down, swing easy, and don't forget to replace your divots.

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