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Aldrich Potgieter, 20, wins Rocket Classic in five-hole playoff

Aldrich Potgieter, 20, wins Rocket Classic in five-hole playoff

The Standard3 days ago
Detroit, Michigan, USA; Aldrich Potgieter plays his shot from the ninth tee during the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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