Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic

DETROIT (AP) — Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final Rocket Classic on Sunday.The 24-year-old Thorbjornsen sealed his spot in the FedEx Cup playoff after rolling into the Motor City No. 69 in the standings. The top 70 advance to the postseason after next week’s Wyndham Championship.Thorbjornsen started the fourth round three shots behind leader Davis Riley, whose rough start opened opportunities for the field. Thorbjornsen took advantage, surging into the lead at No. 14 with his third of four birdies in a six-hole stretch and closing with a clutch, curling putt that went in the right side of the cup.“Perfect pace, perfect read," he said.He's the eighth first-time winner this season on the PGA Tour and the second straight, following Jackson Koivun’s victory last week at the 3M Open.“It was such a battle, playing with some great players," Thorbjornsen said. "Eve