Phil Mickelson to play in Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club in May

The Rocket Mortgage Classic already has a more star-studded lineup than last year's inaugural event.

Tournament organizers announced on Tuesday that three big names have been confirmed for the late-May event at Detroit Golf Club: Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson and Phil Mickelson.

Fowler's commitment is a no-brainer, especially because he is a spokesman for Rocket Mortgage. He is the No. 25 player in the world and was on the U.S. Presidents Cup team that defeated the International team in December. 

Watson is a two-time Masters champion and played in the Rocket Mortgage Classic last year. He missed the cut after finishing 1-under-par through two rounds. He has not won on the PGA Tour since 2018.

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But the biggest name is Mickelson. The World Golf Hall of Famer is one of the most recognizable players of his generation and a five-time major champion. He has won nearly $91 million in prize money in his 28-year career.

Tickets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, which begins with preliminary events on May 25 and the actual tournament May 28-31, go on sale at 9 a.m. Wednesday at RocketMortgageClassic.com. 

The course will be open on May 25, which is Memorial Day, and will include a clinic for children on the driving range. On May 26, the Area 313 pro-am event will return. 

Contact Kirkland Crawford: kcrawford@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @HiKirkHere.