The 2026 Rocket Classic will be the eighth and final edition of the annual tournament held in Detroit since 2019. It will take place from July 30 to August 2 at Detroit Golf Club, featuring a restored Donald Ross-designed course playing as a par-70 over 7,328 yards [1, 2, 3].
The course underwent significant restoration that added new bunkers, increased green surface area, and natural fescue. Two former par-5 holes were converted to challenging par-4s to toughen the layout [1, 2, 3].
The total purse for the event is $10 million, continuing the tournament's rise in prize offerings [1, 4]. Cameron Young, a multiple-time PGA Tour winner, is the odds-on favorite with betting lines ranging from +950 to +1025 depending on the sportsbook [1, 5, 4]. Other headline contenders include Wyndham Clark, Chris Gotterup, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Si Woo Kim, Jordan Spieth, and defending champion Aldrich Potgieter [1, 5, 2, 3].
Jordan Spieth enters his first event since missing the cut at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Spieth currently ranks No. 55 in the FedEx Cup standings [1]. Jackson Koivun, fresh off his recent victory at the 3M Open, is also among the notable players. Koivun is ranked 70th in FedEx Cup points [1, 3].
Long-shot Jake Knapp is drawing interest with odds around +2800 to +3800 after showing improved form post-recovery from a back injury. Golf expert Brady Kannon noted Knapp’s strong recent stats at the 3M Open, though cautioned on his popularity among bettors [5, 4]. Hideki Matsuyama remains a contender due to strong approach play and prior success at Detroit Golf Club, despite mediocre driving this season [2, 3].
The Rocket Classic will serve as the penultimate PGA Tour regular season event, with one tournament remaining before the playoffs begin [1, 2]. The Rocket Mortgage company will not return as title sponsor in 2027, marking the end of their partnership [3].
