Who Will Rise at the Rocket Classic? Top Golfers to Watch
🏌️♂️ Rocket Classic 2025: The Sprint to the FedExCup Playoffs Begins 🏆
As the PGA TOUR returns to full swing, all eyes turn to Detroit Golf Club for the seventh edition of the Rocket Classic. This prestigious Full-Field Event marks the start of a high-stakes, six-week dash toward the FedExCup Playoffs, where 156 players will compete for positioning, prestige, and points.
Set on a par-72, 7,370-yard layout, Detroit Golf Club offers a score-friendly course. With wide fairways, moderate rough, and small but receptive greens, aggressive play is rewarded here. That’s why fans can expect a birdie-fest—perfect for viewers who crave action.
🔥 Who’s Hot: Power Rankings Breakdown
Here are the top players expected to make a strong impact:
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Patrick Cantlay (#1): Coming off a T12 at TPC River Highlands, Cantlay remains a favorite. He placed T2 in his only appearance here in 2022, proving he can dominate this course.
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Ben Griffin (#2): One of the most consistent players on TOUR, Griffin has posted five straight top-15 finishes, including a recent win.
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Cam Davis (#4): The defending champ returns, having won twice at Detroit GC with a dazzling 67.81 scoring average.
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Cameron Young (#7): Known for explosive starts, Young placed T2 in 2022 and T6 in 2024 here. His history makes him a must-watch.
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Taylor Moore (#9): With finishes of 6th, T4, and T10 in his last three appearances at this event, Moore thrives in Motor City.
Even underrated players like Harry Hall and Victor Perez are making noise, delivering high finishes and proving their readiness to challenge for the trophy.
⛳ Course Notes & Upcoming Changes
Detroit GC is a Donald Ross design that favors ball-strikers and those with a hot putter. But this might be your last chance to see it in its current form. After this year’s Rocket Classic, a major restoration project will begin:
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Greens will be reshaped to reflect Ross’s original vision
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Bunkers will return to classic placements
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Drainage will be improved
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Over 200 yards will be added to the course
Expect a tougher test in 2026, but for now, fans can enjoy one more low-scoring showdown in its current player-friendly state.
🕹️ The Final Push Before Playoffs
The Rocket Classic isn't just another tournament—it's the first step in a pressure-filled march toward Wyndham Championship and the FedExCup Playoffs. With top players, an exciting course, and one last look before big changes, this event is unmissable.
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