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Special Events

In celebration of everything that makes Detroit a great place to live, work and play, the Rocket Mortgage Classic offers Detroit Community Days presented by Jeep® on June 25 & 26 for all residents of the 313 and beyond to enjoy complimentary access to the most exciting pre-tournament events.

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Fans are also invited to attend the final round of

The John Shippen National Invitational on Sunday, June 23. 

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No ticket or parking pass purchase is required.

Parking is located at the University of Detroit Mercy - McNichols Campus.

4001 W McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221

Sunday, June 23

THE JOHN SHIPPEN
National Golf Invitational

Come out for the final round and enjoy complimentary admission on Sunday, June 23. Parking is located at the University of Detroit Mercy – McNichols Campus (4001 W McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221).

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No ticket required for complimentary parking and admissions.

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The event is named after John Shippen, Jr., who was the first American-born golf professional and also the country's first Black golf professional. The event was established to identify historical barriers to and expand upon Black representation in the sport of golf and create awareness, access and opportunities for persons of color in the business of sports.

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Wyatt Worthington II

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Cameron Champ
Christyn Carr

Tuesday, June 25

First Tee - Greater Detroit
Youth Clinic 

presented by PGA TOUR Superstore

The First Tee – Greater Detroit Youth Golf Clinic presented by PGA TOUR Superstore will provide elementary and middle school-aged youth with an opportunity to learn fundamental golf skills and tips from PGA TOUR Teaching Professionals.

 

This "Watch & Learn" format will allow participants to observe as the pros hit balls and talk through their shots. No equipment is required. 

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TIME:               3:00 - 4:30 PM

LOCATION:    Driving range behind the Clubhouse

Tuesday, June 25

AREA 313 Celebrity Scramble
presented by Priority Health Total Health Foundation

Featuring local and national celebrities, the AREA 313 Celebrity Scramble presented by Priority Health Total Health Foundation pits six four-player teams against each other in a three-hole exhibition match over holes 14-16 at Detroit Golf Club (AREA 313). PGA TOUR stars captain each team and are grouped with celebrity athletes and entertainers, players from THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Golf Invitational presented by Rocket Mortgage and corporate partners.

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TIME:                5:00 - 6:00 PM

LOCATION:     AREA 313 (Holes 14 - 16)

John Patchoski, Colin Morikawa, Paige Crawford, and Tom Izzo

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