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GOLF · 5 months ago

2025 PGA Rocket Classic: Top 10, 20 and 1st Round Leader Picks

Sportsgrid Staff

Host · Writer

The Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club is always ripe for value — both in outright winners and placement markets. This year’s field may lack a dominant superstar, but it’s packed with intriguing betting opportunities, especially in the Top 10, Top 20, and First-Round Leader markets. With a course that rewards wedge play, aggressive driving, and a hot putter, the door is open for rising stars and savvy veterans alike.

Let’s dive into the best value picks and sleeper targets heading into Thursday’s first tee shot.

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Top 10 Bets: Reliable Griffin & Resurgent Clark

  • Ben Griffin (Top 10, +210): One of the most consistent players in the field, Griffin’s all-around game and recent form (including a T14 at the Travelers) make him a safe bet near the top.

  • Wyndham Clark (Top 10, +340): A boom-or-bust option who brings major-winning pedigree. If the putter heats up, Clark can go low at DGC.

Top 20 Bets: Fan Favorites and Deep Cut Sleepers

  • Harry Hall (+125): Trending upward with solid recent results. Hall’s short game can make the difference in a wedge-heavy layout like Detroit.

  • Rickie Fowler (+175): “Rocket Rickie” is a fan favorite and past contender here. While not in peak form, Detroit could be a place for a spark.

  • Taylor Moore (+250): Solid course history and recent consistency make Moore an underrated top-20 target.

  • Nicky Dunlap (+1300): Don’t let recent form fool you — Dunlap has two PGA wins, a T10 at this event last year, and is massively underpriced. At 13-1 for a top 20, he’s one of the best value plays on the board.

  • Luke Clanton (+160): A popular pick among golf sharps this week, Clanton brings serious upside with a game built for scoring.

  • Grayson Murray (+165): “Gracerman” has the game to contend and could be due for a pop performance.

  • Chris Gotterup (+220): As the line goes — gotter up, put him down. The big-hitting Gotterup is built for Motor City bombing.

  • Chris Kirk (Top 20, +280): Captain Kirk is back. Solid track record on Donald Ross layouts and starts strong.

  • Nate Lashley (Top 40, +240): The 2019 Rocket champ is sneaky at a soft number. Nasty Nate always shows flashes on this course.

First-Round Leader Longshots: Start Fast, Get Paid

  • Patrick Cantlay (35-1): Quiet contender this week. Has the game to blitz early, especially if the putter cooperates.

  • Cam Young (50-1): “Forever Young" loves Detroit Golf Club. Runner-up in 2022, and one of the best birdie-makers on Tour.

  • Keith Mitchell (60-1): Known for hot Thursdays — a FRL staple when in the field.

  • Jake Knapp (90-1): Has afternoon wave heat potential. Sneaky FRL play at a big number.

  • Cameron Champ (90-1): Champ thrives on bomber-friendly tracks like this. Don’t rule out a 62 on Thursday.

  • Sami Valimaki (110-1): The Finnish Flash has shown flashes overseas — could surprise in round one.

  • Adam Hadwin (120-1): A FRL darling in soft fields. If he gets a hot putter, Hadwin can jump out early.

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