DraftKings PGA: 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic picks and analysis

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JUNE 30: Viktor Hovland of Norway lines up a putt on the 17th green during the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Country Club on June 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

DraftKings PGA: 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic Picks

Hideki Matsuyama 10,200

Matsuyama is striking the ball pure, he is just starting to turn his putting game around. Hideki is better than 90% of this field. If he can roll in some putts, he is going to rack up birdies in a hurry.

Hideki ranks 1st overall in my model. In this field, Hideki-bot ranks 1st in approach, 1st in BOB Gained, 1st in DK points gained, and 1st in Opportunities Gained. He is lights out in every stat in my model except putting.

Patrick Reed 10,500

Watching Reed at the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic I was a huge fan of his ability to flight down his wedges into the greens. The tree line at this course affords you the opportunity to keep it low and avoid the elements. Reed found something with his irons at the Travelers, so I will back him this week at a course that sets up well for him. He is a great Bentgrass putter, his iron game is trending, and he is sneaky good at longer par 72 courses. Reed can also get Uber hot and win in any field.

Victor Hovland 10,000

I am all in on Vic this week. His irons are trending, his ATG game is improved, and we all know what kind of driver of the golf ball he is. His game sets up perfect for the par-5’s at the 2020 Rocket Mortgage. I cannot guarantee a win, but I definitely see a top finish from Hovland, who finished top-20 at this course last year.

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