A fascinating field heads to Detroit Golf Club for this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic as the PGA Tour continues to march toward the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
The Rocket Classic odds board includes Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele, and touted 3M Open champion Jackson Koivun.
⛳ Rocket Classic: Key takeaways
- Best early pick: Chris Gotterup (+1983) - Gotterup's in top form after a win at the John Deere and back-to-back Top 20s, and he can be trusted despite some so-so results here in Detroit
- Best early value: Akshay Bhatia (+4662) - Bhatia lacks week-to-week consistency but can flash to victory as he did at the Arnold Palmer earlier this season, and he also finished runner-up here in 2024.
- Course: The 7,328-yard Detroit Golf Club is a flat, tree-lined track with tricky bunkers and is coming off a recent Tyler Rae restoration that shifted the course from a Par 72 to a Par 70
- Weather: Early forecasts call for temperatures in the mid-80s with no notable rainfall.
- Expected cut: The Top 65 golfers and ties will advance after Round 2.
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📇 Rocket Classic top picks
Percentages courtesy of Kalshi.
📊 Rocket Classic odds
The Rocket Classic runs at Detroit Golf Club from Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, August 2.
Check out the full Rocket Mortgage Classic field.
🚩 Course breakdown: Detroit Golf Club
Detroit Golf Club's North Course was originally a Donald Ross design but recently underwent renovations featuring significant tree removal, repositioned bunkers, and brand-new greens.
What originally played as a Par 72 at 7,328 will now be a Par 70 with 12 Par 4s, four Par 3s, and just two Par 5s. That change to Par 70 comes after a 22-under winning score in 2025 and even lower winning scores of -26 and -24 in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Five of the seven editions featured a winning score of -22 or better.
- Mixture of Bentgrass and Poa Annua greens
- Tight fairways that narrow to approximately 26 yards at the 300-yard carry mark
- 4-inch thick rough will come into play more frequently following redesign
🔢 Key stats & player profiles to target
Elite drivers, both in accuracy and in distance, will be ahead of the eight-ball this week. Pairing that with good approach play will separate contenders from the chasers this week.
- Strokes gained off the tee
- Driving distance
- Strokes gained approach
- Scoring average
- Par-4 scoring
Players to watch
- Chris Gotterup's tee game is elite, ranking sixth in driving distance and ninth in strokes gained off the tee, while also sitting ninth in total strokes gained and 10th in scoring average
- Cameron Young's biggest weapon is his driver, ranking 12th in strokes gained off the tee and fifth in total driving, while also ranking fourth in Par-4 scoring
💰 Outright Rocket Classic picks: winners to bet
Pick 1: Chris Gotterup +1983
Gotterup has maintained some strong form through the meat of the season and is coming off a T18 at The Open, where he ranked sixth in true strokes gained off the tee.
- Course fit: Led the field in true strokes gained off the tee in 2022, and now has the well-rounded game to match.
- Recent form: Ranked fifth in strokes gained tee-to-green at The Open.
- Key stat: 21st on the PGA Tour in Par-4 scoring
Risk: Hasn't finished better than T26 (2025) in three Rocket Classic starts, with his worst finish being a T67 in 2024.
📺 How to watch the Rocket Classic & tee times
How to watch:
- Thursday-Friday: 3-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
- Saturday: 1-3 p.m. ET (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Sunday: 1-3 p.m. ET (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. ET (CBS)
Tee times:
- Round 1 and 2 tee times coming soon
❓ Rocket Classic betting FAQ
Who is the 2026 Rocket Classic favorite?
Cameron Young is the +1150 betting favorite at Kalshi.
When is the 2026 Rocket Classic?
The 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic will be played from Thursday, July 30, to Sunday, August 2.
Where will the 2026 Rocket Classic be played?
The 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic will be played at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan.
What are Rocket Classic FRL markets?
First Round Leader (FRL) markets center around which golfers will be in the lead following the first 18 holes of the tournament.
How do Rocket Classic matchup picks work?
When betting on Rocket Classic matchups, you're selecting which golfer will score better between the two golfers listed in that specific market. There are 18-hole, single-round matchups, in addition to tournament-long, 72-hole matchups.
What is the Rocket Classic cut line?
The Top 65 golfers and ties after 36 holes will make the cut in the Rocket Classic.
Are Rocket Classic odds the same across all sportsbooks?
You'll see slight to significant variations in odds across sportsbooks for the Rocket Classic; it's always good practice to check multiple sports betting sites for the best odds.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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