🏌️♂️ Cam Davis Eyes Three-Peat as Rocket Classic Returns to Detroit 🏆
As the Rocket Classic tees off for its seventh edition, all eyes are on Cam Davis (+8000)—the two-time champion and reigning king of the Motor City. With the final tournament on Detroit Golf Club’s current layout before extensive renovations begin, history is on the line, and Davis could write another chapter.
🇦🇺 Cam Davis: Rocket Royalty
No golfer has mastered this course quite like Davis. He owns two victories (2021 & 2024), and sandwiched in between are solid finishes of T14 and T17. His aggressive approach and 23 birdies in 2024—the most in the field—prove he's not just lucky, he's lethal here. With 18 of 20 career rounds under par, Detroit clearly fits his eye.
This course rewards confident play. And Davis? He’s all in.
🏌️♀️ The Course: A Wedge Fest Before the Rebuild
Detroit Golf Club will play as a par 72 over 7,370 yards for the final time before its Donald Ross layout is restored. Expect wide fairways, soft greens, and birdie shootouts. The winning score has hit 23-under or better in four of six events. With only one true water hazard and mostly attackable holes, it’s a playground for aggressive drivers and wedge wizards.
The par-5s are key—three play under 580 yards, giving bombers a real chance to capitalize. Every past champion has ranked top 8 in par-5 scoring, and it’s no coincidence.
🔥 Players to Watch Beyond Davis
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Rickie Fowler (+5000): The 2023 champ returns as a Rocket ambassador. He’s played in all six editions and owns five made cuts, including a win and a T12.
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Taylor Moore (+8000): A top-10 machine at Detroit, Moore has three straight top-10s here, with 12 consecutive rounds at 71 or better.
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Jake Knapp (+270 for Top 20): Knapp ranks 9th in par-5 scoring and nearly cracked the top 20 last year. With explosive scoring ability, he’s one to watch closely.
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Stephan Jaeger (+6500): Despite a missed cut in 2024, he was T5 in 2022 and T9 in 2023. With his aggressive approach, this course plays right into his strengths.
📊 Stats That Matter
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Par-5 Scoring Leaders in the Field: Lee Hodges (1st), Taylor Moore (T5), Jake Knapp (9th)
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Rounds in the 60s in 2025: Harry Hall (39), Ben Griffin (33), Alex Smalley (31)
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Course Record (63): Matched by several, including Davis Thompson and Adam Hadwin
To win here, you need more than skill—you need course comfort and scoring firepower.
🏁 Final Thoughts: The End of an Era
With renovations beginning after this year’s tournament, this is the final chance to see low scores fly at Detroit Golf Club as we know it. Expect a fast-paced, birdie-filled finish to this version of the Rocket Classic.
Will Cam Davis secure his third title and further cement his Rocket legend? Or will a rising star like Moore, Knapp, or Min Woo Lee steal the spotlight?
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