Thursday, July 30, 2026 tees off the first of four rounds for the 2026 Rocket Classic as 156 golfers begin their attempt to outlast the rest of the field at Detroit Golf Club. The tournament will air on Peacock and NBC and begins at 7:00 a.m. EST

Star names headline this tournament as the likes of Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, and Si Woo Kim all sit at the top of the odds as favorites to potentially sit atop the leaderboard when the tournament ends on Sunday.

Here is the set schedule ahead of this weekend in Detroit, Michigan:

RoundDateCoverageNetworkRound 1Thu, July 307:00 AM – 6:00 PMPGA Tour Live / Golf Channel / NBC Sports AppRound 2Fri, July 317:00 AM – 6:00 PMPGA Tour Live / Golf Channel / NBC Sports AppRound 3Sat, Aug. 17:30 AM – 6:00 PMPGA Tour Live / Golf Channel / NBC Sports App / CBS / Paramount+ / CBSSports.com / CBS Sports AppFinal RoundSun, Aug. 27:30 AM – 6:00 PMPGA Tour Live / Golf Channel / NBC Sports App / CBS / Paramount+ / CBSSports.com / CBS Sports App

Following the market updates, he data analysts at Dimers released their 2026 Rocket Classic prediction after conducting new simulations that took into account every element of matchup data.

The results of Dimers’ simulations were compared to updated sportsbook odds to compile the data-driven 2026 Rocket Classic preview below.

2026 Rocket Classic betting preview

The predictions and best bets from this article are for Thursday’s PGA The Open Championship coming from Dimers.com, a dependable source for sports betting predictions.

Check out all the important details on this tournament, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

Tournament details

Key information on the 2026 Rocket Classic , including where the tournament is and what time it tees off.

• Tournament: 2026 Rocket Classic
• Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
• Tee Time: 7:00 a.m. EST
• Location: Detroit Golf Club (Detroit, Mich.)
• Updated Leaderboard: Check the latest updates to the official 2026 Open Championship Standings.

PGA Thursday Odds

Kalshi is one of the best platforms to trade on ahead of the Tournament. Here is the currently outlook of key markets for the 2026 Rocket Classic .

Winner:

• Cameron Young (7.6¢, 7.6%)
• Chris Gotterup (4.7¢, 4.7%)
• Xander Schauffele (4.5¢, 4.5%)
• Jackson Koivun (4.0¢, 4.0%)
• Si Woo Kim (3.7¢, 3.7%)
• Wyndham Clark (3.4¢, 3.4%)
• Patrick Cantlay (3.1¢, 3.1%)
• J.J. Spaun (3.0¢, 3.0%)
• Jake Knapp (2.8¢, 2.8%)
• Russell Henley (2.8¢, 2.8%).

The odds and lines presented here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Here are our top prediction market options, and available promo codes:

PlatformMLB Eligible?July ’26 Sign-Up BonusVerified Promo CodesPolymarketYes$50CUSE, MASS, OREGON, SILIVE, CLEVEKalshiYes$10SYRACUSE, OREGONLIVE1, MASSLIVE1, SILIVE, CLEVELANDNovigYes$50SYRACUSE, OREGON, MASSLIVE, CLEVELAND

Expert prediction: The Open

Using trusted data analysis and machine learning, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday’s 2026 Rocket Classic matchup.

According to Dimers’ popular predictive analytics model, Cameron Young is most likely to win at Detroit Golf Club. This prediction is based on the model giving Young a 6.8% chance of winning the tournament.

As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

2026 Rocket Classic best bet

Our top pick for Thursday’s Tournament is to bet on Wyndham Clark to finish Top 10 (27¢). With around a 35.3% probability of him doing so, it offers a great edge to capitalize on ahead of tee off.

This betting advice is formulated through world-class modeling and valuable betting intelligence, designed to help you make more informed investments.

Win prediction for 2026 Rocket Classic

Dimers’ predicted final result for the 2026 Rocket Classic starting this Thursday has Cameron Young winning.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average outcome following 10,000 Tournament simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

PGA player props: Thursday

PGA player prop bets offer a popular way to place wagers on the 2026 Rocket Classic without having to bet on the exact outcome of the tournament itself.

Dimers, armed with the most reliable information available, projects how each team’s leading players will perform at Detroit Golf Club.

Cameron Young headlines Dimers’ Winner projections with a 6.8% chance of victory. Si Woo Kim and Wyndham Clark are also worth watch, as both golfers have over 5% of chance of winning per Dimers’ simulations.

Projected Probabilities for the 2026 Rocket Classic

Projected Probabilities for the 2026 Rocket Classic

GolferFirst Round Tee TimeWinnerTop 5Top 10Cameron Young12:54 PM6.8%23.6%37.7%Si Woo Kim7:55 AM6.3%22.2%34.7%Wyndham Clark7:33 AM6.3%22.1%35.3%Russell Henley12:43 PM6.0%21.4%34.5%Chris Gotterup7:44 AM4.9%19.6%32.3%Patrick Cantlay1:05 PM4.7%17.3%29.8%Xander Schauffele7:44 AM4.2%16.3%27.6%J.J. Spaun12:54 PM4.0%15.4%25.8%Ben Griffin12:54 PM3.5%14.0%24.5%Akshay Bhatia7:55 AM2.9%12.9%22.2%Ryan Gerard8:06 AM2.9%12.9%23.8%Hideki Matsuyama12:43 PM2.7%12.5%23.3%Harris English1:05 PM2.5%10.3%19.3%Jake Knapp1:05 PM1.9%9.3%16.6%Nicolai Højgaard1:16 PM1.9%8.6%15.8%Keegan Bradley7:33 AM1.9%8.9%15.8%

PGA Thursday: The 2026 Rocket Classic

Get ready for Thursday’s opening round headlined by the likes of Cameron Young, Si Woo Kim and more, which is scheduled to start at 7:00 a.m. EST. We emphasize that all of the PGA best bets and PGA predictions in this article are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the tournament, and they are accurate at the time of publication. They are intended to assist you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

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