# Young surges into Rocket Classic lead with record-breaking round

- Topic: sports
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-08-01
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/13568908/rocket-classic-cameron-young-surges-into-lead-with-matt-wallace-in-contention-after-second-round-in-detroit
- Language: en
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Cameron Young's impressive nine-under 61 in the second round has propelled him into a share of the lead at the Rocket Classic in Detroit. The 29-year-old American golfer is now favourite heading into the weekend, alongside Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Fishburn. Young's bogey-free round has shown great promise in his recent form.

## Key takeaways

- Cameron Young shot a record-breaking 61 in the second round, moving into a share of the lead.
- The 29-year-old golfer is now favourite heading into the weekend alongside Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Fishburn.
- Young's bogey-free round has shown great promise in his recent form, following a runner-up finish at The Open two weeks ago.

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