AP Photo/Carlos OsorioTroy Merritt chose a great moment to make his first career hole in one.Rocket Mortgage Classic tournament leader performed a flawless shot on the par-3 11th hole that measured 218 yards to score an ace. This helped him increase his lead in Saturday's third round at Detroit Golf Club.Merritt was at 15 under for tournament play and six under for round with hole-in-one. His great day, which included a four-under front nine, gave him a three stroke lead.In his last seven holes, he slowed down and made a bogey at No. He finished the back nine with six consecutive pars. He's currently tied with Joaquin Niemann at fourteen under for the tournament lead.The 35-year old is looking for his third PGA Tour victory and first since 2018 Barbasol Championship.
