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Nate Lashley emotional in discussing first PGA Tour win at Detroit's Rocket Mortgage Classic

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DETROIT — Nate Lashley was emotional in victory, capturing his first PGA Tour win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club.

The 36-year-old led wire-to-wire, finishing 25-under par.

Everyone has a story. Lashley's story jumped to the forefront of the golf world during his historic run this weekend.

He lost his parents and girlfriend in a tragic plane crash in 2004.

"My parents have always went through my mind because without them I wouldn't be here," he told WXYZ sports anchor Brad Galli.

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