Michael Thorbjornsen, 24, achieved his first PGA Tour victory on Sunday at the 2026 Rocket Classic, held at Detroit Golf Club. Thorbjornsen mounted an impressive comeback in the final round, scoring 7-under par to finish at 18-under overall and secure the win.
Entering the final day at 11-under, Thorbjornsen was not initially projected to win. However, his performance included a pivotal chip shot from the rough on the 12th hole, which brought him within one stroke of the lead and significantly boosted his momentum.
Thorbjornsen's strong play also brought attention to his new girlfriend, Charley Stowell. Stowell, who reposted Thorbjornsen's notable chip shot to her Instagram Story, has become a subject of interest following the golfer's win.
Thorbjornsen publicly debuted his relationship with Stowell on June 19 via an Instagram post. Little is publicly known about Stowell; her LinkedIn profile indicates she is from Santa Clarita and is a certified Pilates instructor. She appears to be pursuing studies in marketing and management at Arizona State University. Stowell currently has over 5,000 Instagram followers, a number that may grow as Thorbjornsen continues to compete in PGA Tour events.