South Africa's Aldrich Potgieter Leads Rocket Classic Final Round

Aldrich Potgieter, a 20-year-old South African and the longest hitter on the PGA Tour, currently leads the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club, holding a two-shot advantage heading into the final round. Potgieter has impressed with his powerful driving distance, averaging over 326 yards, surpassing top players like Rory McIlroy. He carded a bogey-free 7-under 65 on Saturday, including five consecutive birdies, propelling him to 19-under for the tournament. Potgieter credits his multi-sport childhood for building a strong foundation that contributes to his driving power and overall performance. Facing a competitive field that includes former British Amateur winner Collin Morikawa and several American contenders, Potgieter aims to secure his first PGA Tour victory, which would make him the youngest South African and one of the youngest international players to win on tour. His journey has included overcoming early career challenges, including a return to South Africa during the pandemic, and he has already made history as the youngest Korn Ferry Tour winner.