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Davis Thompson shoots 63, takes early lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic

Thompson fires on all cylinders in first round

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DETROIT — Davis Thompson, in his third PGA Tour event as a professional, is leading the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

He’s not excited about that fact. Yet.

“Sounds good on Sunday,” Thompson said after matching a Detroit Golf Club record with a 9-under 63 to take the early first-round lead. “It’s only Thursday. I know I’ve got a long way to go.”

Brandon Hagy and Tom Lewis were two shots back. Seamus Power and J.