June 30, 2025
Kitayama closed with an even-par 72 on Sunday at the Rocket Classic to finish 10-under and tied for 51st.
ANALYSIS
Kitayama's final round at Detroit Golf Club was highlighted by an eagle on the par-4 second hole, where he holed his approach shot from 149 yards out in the rough. He ultimately gained 5.9 strokes with his ball striking throughout the Rocket Classic, though he lost a collective 5.2 strokes on and around the greens. Kitayama rises just one spot to No. 131 in the FedExCup standings ahead of the upcoming John Deere Classic.