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Connect 313 Fund is a collaborative organization founded by the City of Detroit, the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Rocket Companies, Microsoft and the United Way of Southeastern Michigan. This significantly reduces the cost to digital access and opportunity, one of the primary barriers for those who currently do not have the necessary materials needed to be connected. EBB 313 is the first and only campaign in the country that has streamlined and systemized access to the federal government’s Emergency Broadband Benefit. This program subsidizes the cost of internet and technological devices for eligible households in Detroit.

One of the primary initiatives of the Rocket Giving Fund is EBB 313, which is operated by Connect 313 Fund. Funds are disbursed by the Rocket Giving Fund, the 501(c)(3) host organization that manages the Rocket Mortgage Classic. More than $3.5 million of these proceeds were invested directly into Detroit and Southeast Michigan-based organizations. The goal is to ensure residents have access to these tools within a 15-minute walk of their home.Ĭharitable proceeds raised from the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic totaled over $2.7 million, surpassing the $1.2 million that was raised from the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic. This program aims to end the digital divide in Detroit by making data-driven investments into the city and philanthropic partners that assist in providing technology, internet access and digital literacy training to residents. The Rocket Mortgage Classic, which saw Cameron Davis win his first PGA TOUR event in 2021, will continue to focus on its Changing the Course initiative. We are looking forward to seeing the impacts of this tremendous event for many more years to come.” But, more importantly, we have been able to take on very important initiatives, like helping to bridge the digital divide in Detroit. “We have built tremendous momentum and won multiple awards for our event from the PGA TOUR. Since then, Rocket Mortgage, the tournament team and the PGA TOUR have all worked tirelessly to establish an event that has a lasting impact on golf fans as well as neighborhoods throughout Detroit,” said Jay Farner, CEO of Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Companies. “From the very beginning, Dan Gilbert’s vision was to bring a world-class golf event to Detroit, shining a light on the city and raising money for partners doing amazing work in our community. Detroit’s PGA TOUR event will continue to benefit local residents through its commitment to bridging the digital divide in the community. Throughout the week and weekend, there will be face painting, pizza making, miniature golf and other kids' activities on tournament grounds.World-class PGA TOUR event within the city limits of Detroit to continue supporting community initiativesĭETROIT – The PGA TOUR and Rocket Mortgage, the nation’s largest mortgage lender, today announced an extension of the title sponsorship for the Rocket Mortgage Classic through 2027.

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The Rocket Mortgage Classic Detroit City Series presented by Cadillac will take place on the grounds all day Sunday, allowing fans to use an OptiShot Golf Simulator to play the tournament's 15th hole - a challenging 160-yard Par 3.Country singer Willie Jones and local bluesman Laith Al Saadi will perform Friday, and Morris Day and the Time will perform Saturday. There will be live music following tournament action Friday and Saturday for the Chase Live The Rocket Mortgage Classic.at its previous PGA tournament in Washington, D.C., will be open all week to fans, allowing them to compete for cash by hitting pitch shots while raising money for charity. The Shot for Heroes area, started by Quicken Loans Inc. Wednesday is the Shot for Heroes Opening Ceremony with Rickie Fowler.Tickets for Tuesday grounds passes are $10, and Wednesday is $15. Player practice rounds will take place Tuesday, and the Delta Dental Pro-Am will take place Wednesday.

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Tickets are $10, and kids 15 and younger receive free admission with a ticketed adult.

Rocker Kid Rock, Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo and Detroit Red Wings stars are among those scheduled to tee it up for a celebrity scramble.

Area 313 Celebrity Challenge is set for Tuesday at the Detroit Golf Club.

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Registration costs $50 and can be done online.The The inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic 5k run/walk is scheduled to take place downtown Sunday.

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