The 2026 Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club is set to be the final iteration of the PGA Tour event under its current sponsorship, coinciding with its strongest field to date. The partnership between the PGA Tour, Rocket Mortgage, and Detroit Golf Club, which began eight years ago, will conclude after this year, as the sponsor has declined to renew its agreement for 2027.
Historically, the tournament has been criticized for a lack of star power and a course that was easily managed by participating golfers, with an average winning score of 22-under par. Past champions include relative unknowns such as Cam Davis, Nate Lashley, and Aldrich Potgieter.
In an effort to revitalize the event, Detroit Golf Club underwent renovations for the 2026 season. These changes include converting the course from a par 72 to a par 70, and redesigning the seventh and 17th holes from short par 5s to longer par 4s. Despite these efforts, the timing of the renovations proved insufficient to secure the continuation of the sponsorship.
However, the current tournament boasts an exceptionally strong field, a notable shift from previous years. Cameron Young is listed as the 10/1 betting favorite. The field also includes rookie Jackson Koivun, who recently secured his first PGA Tour title at the 3M Open and is competing in his fourth professional start. Koivun is listed at 20/1 odds to win, placing him in a similar betting range as Chris Gotterup (18/1), Xander Schauffele (20/1), Si Woo Kim (20/1), and Wyndham Clark (22/1).
Among the highlighted picks for the tournament is Si Woo Kim, currently at 22/1 odds. Kim has demonstrated strong form in 2026, achieving top-10 finishes in half of his 20 starts and has been a runner-up twice. His recent performances include consecutive top-10s at the Scottish Open and the Open Championship. Russell Henley, ranked No. 5 in the world, is also a featured pick at 27/1 odds. Henley has recorded one win, four top-5 finishes, and 11 top-25 finishes in 16 starts this year. His precision off the tee is noted as a significant advantage on the renovated course.
For long-shot bets, Emiliano Grillo is listed at 115/1 odds. Grillo finished T7 in his last outing, which was his best performance of the season, despite being in the final pairing on Sunday alongside Koivun. His history as a streaky player makes him a potential value pick at his current odds.