Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Varun Krishna | Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies and Rocket Mortgage | Rocket Companies Website

Rocket Mortgage Classic partners with Jeep® for third annual Detroit Community Days

The Rocket Mortgage Classic has announced a partnership with Jeep® as the Proud Partner of Detroit Community Days. This event, returning for its third consecutive year, will offer complimentary admission and parking for fans on June 25 and June 26.

Detroit Community Days will feature the First Tee – Greater Detroit Youth Clinic on June 25, where elementary and middle school students can learn golf skills from PGA TOUR professionals. This will be followed by the AREA 313 Celebrity Scramble presented by Total Health Care Foundation, a three-hole exhibition match involving PGA TOUR stars, celebrities, athletes, and corporate partners.

On June 26, fans can attend the Delta Dental Pro-Am at the Rocket Mortgage Classic to watch PGA TOUR professionals in a relaxed setting. The sixth annual Rocket Mortgage Classic is scheduled from June 25-30 at the Detroit Golf Club. Tickets for events from Thursday to Sunday are available on the tournament's official website.

In addition to supporting Detroit Community Days, Jeep will serve as a Premier Partner and Official Vehicle of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Jeep will also support THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational as an Official Vehicle and National Partner by providing courtesy vehicles for players and VIPs.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jeep as a Proud Partner of Detroit Community Days presented by Jeep and as the Official Vehicle of the Rocket Mortgage Classic and THE JOHN SHIPPEN,” said Jason Langwell, Executive Director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. “Their support helps us continue to provide unforgettable experiences by making our incredible Tuesday and Wednesday special events accessible to all fans with complimentary admission and parking.”

Since its inception in 2019, the Rocket Mortgage Classic has invested over $8.4 million into local charitable organizations. This includes $4.3 million towards its "Changing the Course" initiative aimed at bridging Detroit’s digital divide through high-speed internet access, digital devices, and training.

The tournament has been recognized twice with the PGA TOUR’s Fair Way Award for excellence in diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility programs that promote equity within its community.

Rocket Mortgage made history in 2019 as Detroit's first-ever PGA TOUR event host. It continues to impact positively through initiatives like "Changing the Course," which aims to end digital inequality in Detroit.

Jeep®, known for its off-road capabilities and innovative features, supports this event through various partnerships reflecting its commitment to safety, security, electrification initiatives aimed at achieving Zero Emission Freedom by 2025.

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