Big Names Shockingly Miss Cut at 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic: Tom Kim Leads the List

Big Names Shockingly Miss Cut at 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic: Tom Kim Leads the List

The first 36 holes of the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club are complete, and there’s plenty of excitement at the top of the leaderboard. Akshay Bhatia, fresh off a T-5 finish at last week’s Travelers Championship, shares the lead at 13 under with Englishman Aaron Rai, who is still in pursuit of his first PGA Tour win.

 

Close on their heels, a cluster of competitors sit just two shots back at 11 under, including Taylor Montgomery, Troy Merritt, Erik van Rooyen, and Cameron Young. Meanwhile, Joel Dahmen, Eric Cole, and Cam Davis are tied for seventh at 10 under, only three shots behind the leaders.

However, the cutline has claimed several big names, sending them home early from Detroit. Here’s a detailed look at 10 notable players who missed the cut at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, with last week’s runner-up leading the list.

**Tom Kim (3 under)**

After narrowly missing out on a win at the Travelers Championship, where he lost in a playoff to Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim is unexpectedly heading home early. Despite rounds of 73 and 68, Kim couldn’t make the cut in Detroit. This marks his ninth consecutive week competing on the PGA Tour.

**Keith Mitchell (3 under)**

Keith Mitchell couldn’t carry forward his momentum from a top-10 finish at the RBC Canadian Open. With rounds of 70 and 71, Mitchell fell short of making the weekend cut.

**Robert MacIntyre (2 under)**

Fresh off his first PGA Tour win three weeks ago, Robert MacIntyre’s performance has been inconsistent. Consecutive rounds of 71 weren’t enough for him to stick around for the weekend, marking his second missed cut in three outings.

**Daniel Berger (2 under)**

Daniel Berger’s game didn’t come together this week. After an encouraging 2-under 70 on Thursday, Berger couldn’t build on it, ending with an even-par 70 on Friday.

**Webb Simpson (2 under)**

Webb Simpson’s steady play with back-to-back 1-under 71s fell short of securing a spot for the weekend rounds. Despite his efforts, it wasn’t enough to keep him in the competition.

**Cameron Champ (Even)**

Cameron Champ struggled to find his rhythm. After a 1-over round on Thursday and a 1-under round on Friday, Champ finished at even par, missing the cut.

**Miles Russell (Even)**

The 15-year-old sensation, making his PGA Tour debut, showed promise with scores of 74 and 70. Although he missed the cut, Russell’s performance was commendable for such a young player.

**Stephan Jaeger (1 over)**

Stephan Jaeger, who had strong finishes in his last two starts at Detroit Golf Club, couldn’t replicate that success this year. A tough first-round 3-over 75 led to an early exit.

**Gary Woodland (2 over)**

Gary Woodland’s opening round of 2-under 70 was promising, but a disastrous 4-over 76 on Friday saw him miss the cut by a significant margin.

**Kevin Kisner (2 over)**

Despite a bettel showing on Friday with a 1-under 71, Kevin Kisner couldn’t overcome his poor start of 3-over 75 on Thursday. This marks his 11th missed cut in 14 events in 2024.

As the weekend unfolds at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, the leaderboard promises more thrilling golf, but for these notable players, it’s a disappointing early departure. Stay tuned to see who emerges victorious in Detroit.