Rocket Mortgage 2023 Golf Betting Picks and Predictions


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Date: Jun 29–Jul 2, 2023

Rocket Mortgage Golf is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It is an annual event that began in 2019 and is hosted by the Rocket Mortgage company. The tournament takes place at the Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

The Rocket Mortgage Golf tournament is part of the PGA Tour’s regular season schedule and offers a significant purse, attracting top professional golfers from around the world. The tournament features a four-round stroke play format, with a cut after the second round to determine the players who advance to the weekend rounds.

In addition to the competitive golf action, the Rocket Mortgage Golf tournament often includes various events and activities for spectators, such as fan experiences, charitable initiatives, and community involvement. The tournament aims to showcase the sport of golf and promote the city of Detroit as a vibrant and welcoming destination.

The Course:

The Detroit Golf Club is a historic golf club located in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is the venue for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, a PGA Tour event. The club has two 18-hole championship courses: the North Course and the South Course.

The course stands at 7,370 yards, but it plays on the shorter side by TOUR standards. It has produced equitable leaderboards of bombers and plodders.

North Course: The North Course at the Detroit Golf Club is the primary course used for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. It was originally designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1916. The course underwent renovations by architect Tom Doak in recent years to restore some of the original design elements. The North Course features tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and challenging greens.

South Course: The South Course is the second 18-hole course at the Detroit Golf Club. It was also designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1919. The South Course offers a similar style to the North Course, with tree-lined fairways and strategic design elements.

Both courses at the Detroit Golf Club provide a traditional parkland-style golf experience with a mix of challenging holes and scenic beauty. The club has a rich history and has hosted various prestigious golf events over the years.

Note:

Roughly 50% of drives are over 300 yards and the average drive is well over the tour average coming in at 295 yards. Greens in regulation percentage is also higher here coming in at about 72%. Around 40% of approach shots are from 125-175 yards. With another 21% coming from over 200 yards.

Our Picks:

Collin Morikawa @16/1

The 26 year old began his PGA Tour career with 22 consecutive made cuts, second only to Tiger Woods, and this will be his first appearance in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

 

Tony Finau @12/1

One of the past winners most recently 2022, in this competition and always a threat, he also won back to back with the 3M when winning here last year.

 

Max Homa @18/1

6 time PGA tour winner and will look to improve on last weeks display. Based on the course stats we think this will suit his style.

 

Most Bookmakers paying 6+ places, so each way picks advised.

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