![]() The tournament also announced several notable early player commitments to this year’s field, including two-time major championship winner Collin Morikawa–who will make his Rocket Mortgage Classic debut–plus defending Rocket Mortgage Classic champion Tony Finau and five-time PGA TOUR winner Rickie Fowler. People can participate in Golf and Give by going to here and clicking on “Purchase Tickets,” then entering the unique code assigned to the organization they wish to support.The Rocket Mortgage Classic has announced daily grounds tickets and passes to hospitality venues are now on sale at, where spectators can purchase packages to witness the fifth annual event being held at the Detroit Golf Club June 27-July 2. In its first four years, the event has invested more than $6.8 million into nonprofit organizations, including more than $3.8 million through the Changing the Course initiative to end the digital divide in Detroit. The Rocket Giving Fund - the nonprofit host organization of the Rocket Mortgage Classic - in partnership with title sponsor Rocket Mortgage, raised more than $1.57 million through the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic to support local nonprofits. Thanks to the return of Detroit Community Days, all fans will receive complimentary admission and parking on Tuesday, June 27 for the First Tee – Greater Detroit Youth Clinic and AREA 313 Celebrity Scramble, as well as on Wednesday, June 28 for the Delta Dental Pro-Am. While tickets for Thursday through Sunday’s competition rounds can be purchased through Golf and Give, the Rocket Mortgage Classic also provides a number of special offers throughout tournament week.Īll kids 15 and younger receive complimentary admission to the event when accompanied by a ticketed adult (up to four kids per adult) Thursday-Sunday. We are changing the trajectory for a lot of kids.” ![]() “The program is easy to use, and the tournament’s platform really helps us raise awareness for our efforts to build a new home to support those in need. “We are extremely appreciative of the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the opportunity to fundraise through Golf and Give,” says Maria Lessnau, executive director of Christ Child House. The Capital Campaign for a Place Called Home will fund the construction of a new Christ Child House and allow more services, space and activities for the boys that live there. In 2021, Christ Child Society of Detroit launched its largest fundraising campaign in program history to support the future of Christ Child House. One of the organizations that has been most successful in using the Rocket Mortgage Classic’s fundraising programs to support its mission is Christ Child Society of Detroit, which generated more than $10,000 last year through the tournament. “Through Golf and Give, the Rocket Mortgage Classic will continue being a powerful force for good and provide a new avenue for fans to support vital programming throughout the state of Michigan.” “Rocket Mortgage is a For-More-Than-Profit organization, and we are always seeking new ways to partner with organizations in our hometown of Detroit and beyond,” says Bob Walters, CEO of Rocket Mortgage. The top five nonprofits on the leaderboard will earn two honorary observer positions for each competition day of the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic, which allows access to walk inside the ropes with select PGA Tour player groups during tournament play. As an incentive to help participating nonprofits raise more funds to support their missions, the organization that sells the most tickets will win autographed Rocket Mortgage Classic memorabilia. ![]() ![]() The new fundraising campaign replaces the tournament’s previous Birdies for Charity program. The Golf and Give program runs through June 1. We encourage fans to take advantage of this opportunity and support these terrific organizations when purchasing tickets.” “This program makes it easy for local nonprofits to utilize the tournament’s platform to create awareness about what they are doing and ultimately direct donations to help fund their missions. “We are excited to offer a fantastic new fundraising opportunity through Golf and Give this year,” says Jason Langwell, executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. The effort was created to enable nonprofits throughout Michigan to sell grounds tickets to the Rocket Mortgage Classic, with $30 from each ticket purchase going directly to support their mission. Grounds tickets for the public days start at $65 for June 29 $75 for June 30 and $85 each day for July 1-2.
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