The Motor City roars to life once again as the PGA Tour rolls into Detroit. The 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic odds predict a week of electrifying competition at the historic Detroit Golf Club, where some of the world’s best golfers will battle it out for their share of a hefty purse. Will Rickie Fowler defend his 2023 title, or will a new champion emerge from the pack? Let’s take a look at the early odds from Detroit Golf Club and see who the experts like this weekend.
2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic Odds, History, Picks
The Detroit Golf Club is a prestigious private course in Detroit, Michigan, boasting a rich history dating back to 1899. Designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, the Club features two 18-hole courses, the North and South, known for their classic challenges and meticulously maintained greens. Having recently hosted the Rocket Mortgage Classic since 2019, it’s become a familiar stomping ground for the PGA Tour’s elite.
Rocket Mortgage Classic History
The Rocket Mortgage Classic is a relatively young event on the PGA Tour calendar, having only teed off for the first time in 2019. Despite its brief history, it’s already carved out a unique space for itself. Notably, it holds the distinction of being the first PGA Tour tournament ever played entirely within the city limits of Detroit. Held at the prestigious Detroit Golf Club, the event has seen a different champion crowned each year. From Nate Lashley’s inaugural victory in 2019 to Rickie Fowler’s dramatic win in 2023, the Rocket Mortgage Classic has consistently delivered exciting competition and showcased the Motor City’s vibrant sports scene.
2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic Odds
With a field lacking some of the usual big names, this year’s Rocket Mortgage Classic presents a wide-open race. Tom Kim, fresh off his near-miss at the Travelers Championship, currently sits atop the leaderboard at +1200. Following closely are Cameron Young, who electrified fans with a historic 59 at the Travelers, and rising stars like Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia. While Rickie Fowler, the defending champion, is a sentimental favorite at +4500, the lack of a dominant frontrunner creates an intriguing opportunity for a dark horse to make a name for themselves in Detroit. Let’s review the top of the early Rocket Mortgage Classic odds board on DraftKings Sportsbook below.
| Golfer | Odds to Win |
|---|---|
| Tom Kim | +1200 |
| Cameron Young | +1600 |
| Min Woo Lee | +2000 |
| Akshay Bhatia | +2200 |
| Taylor Pendrith | +2500 |
| Stephan Jaeger | +2500 |
| Maverick McNealy | +2800 |
| Alex Noren | +2800 |
| Will Zalatoris | +3000 |
| Keith Mitchell | +3000 |
| Aaron Rai | +3000 |
| Robert MacIntyre | +3500 |
| Davis Thompson | +3500 |
| Rickie Fowler | +4500 |
| Taylor Moore | +5000 |
| Matt Wallace | +5000 |
| Ryan Fox | +5500 |
| Chris Kirk | +5500 |
| Ben Griffin | +5500 |
| Erik Van Rooyen | +6000 |
| Adam Svensson | +6000 |
| Nicolai Hojgaard | +6000 |
| Sam Stevens | +6500 |
| Michael Thorbjornsen | +6500 |
| Cam Davis | +6500 |
| Mark Hubbard | +7000 |
| Lee Hodges | +7000 |
| Beau Hossler | +7000 |
2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic Odds Best Picks
See the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic odds the experts at Betsperts Golf are betting on this week.
Maverick McNealy T20 +140 (DraftKings)
In a birdie-fest where putting inside of 20 feet is of the utmost value, there is no player in this field better than McNealy. Combine that with his total driving off the tee along with his elite wedge accuracy from 50-100 yards and par 5 scoring, and his fit for Detroit GC is almost too perfect. Still looking for his first PGA Tour victory, this is great value for a player who is one of my top choices to win this week. – Ron Klos
Taylor Pendrith To Win +5000 (FanDuel) & Top 30 +125 (DraftKings)
You can make a strong case that this is the best golf of Taylor Pendrith’s career. The big-hitting Canuck won his first PGA Tour event in May’s bomb-and-gauge birdie fest at TPC Craig Ranch, and the good play has continued, with five T25 or better finishes in his six starts since the win.
Every part of his game has been more consistent, and his putter has turned into a real weapon. Pendrith has gained strokes putting in 16 of his 18 starts this season, and lately, he’s been gaining nearly a full stroke per round. On the season, Pendrith has gained strokes on the greens in 75% of his rounds played, the highest rate in this week’s field.
Pendrith has teed it up in Detroit in each of the past two years, finishing T2 and T14, but he comes to this year’s event in significantly better form than ever before. If I’m only making one bet this week, it’s Pendrith at +125 to finish inside the top 30.
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Brian Twining
Brian is just a regular guy whose first passion was sports. He's either been playing, watching, now working in, and recreationally betting on sports for over 30 years. His favorite sports to bet are Football (NFL/NCAAF), College Basketball, and the NASCAR Cup Series. In addition to being a content contributor here at Bleacher Nation, Brian co-hosts the Angle of Pursuit Nascar Betting Podcast , & is also the FantasyLifeApp breaking news moderator/manager.
