England’s Aaron Rai two shots off lead at PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic as Akshay Bhatia hits front

Akshay Bhatia produced a stunning finish to his first round as he took the lead on day one of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club on Thursday, with England’s Aaron Rai two shots off the lead. 

Bhatia – winner of the Texas Open this year – racked up four birdies and an eagle in his final seven holes to finish with an eight-under-par round of 64 – and a single shot lead over fellow Americans Taylor Montgomery and Michael Kim.

Cameron Young – fresh from his 59 at last week’s Travelers Championship – was again in good form with a 67.

The shot of the day was produced by Nate Lashley with his hole-in-one at the 11th.

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