On Thursday, the Rocket Classic commenced for it seventh edition at the Detroit Golf Club, bringing the PGA Tour back to Detroit. A late addition to the field, former Spartan and United States Amateur champion James Piot was added thanks to a sponsors exemption. He took advantage of his opportunity.

The 26-year-old, who won the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont, joined LIV in 2022, but after his contract wasn’t renewed, he’s teeing it up in this week on the PGA Tour.

A former Spartan golfer is making history on the PGA Tour this week at the Rocket Classic, playing as a potential bridge from the PGA Tour to LIV