Rocket Classic · Derived from round-level strokes gained, 2022–2023–2024–2025 · ~80 players per field
Across 4 recent editions (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), the players who finished top-10 at Detroit Golf Club separated from the field most through approach play (38% of the total separation), with putting second at 31%. Around the green mattered least — 12% — which is worth knowing when the broadcast narrative says otherwise.
The winners tell their own version: in 4 of the last 4 editions, the champion's best category for the week was approach play. That matches what separates the top-10 from the field — this venue rewards one skill consistently, all the way up the leaderboard.
Course notes: Detroit GC — converted to par-70 for 2026 (from par-72, 7,328 yds), tougher setup than prior years. Premium on wedge play 100-150y and putting to make birdies in bunches. Final year before Rocket ends title sponsorship..
Strokes gained per round for each recent champion, by category. The green number is that winner's best skill for the week.
| Year | Winner | To Par | OTT | APP | ARG | PUTT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aldrich Potgieter | -22 | +0.93 | +1.52 | +0.29 | +0.45 | +3.18 |
| 2024 | Cam Davis | -18 | +0.32 | +1.10 | +0.76 | +0.92 | +3.09 |
| 2023 | Rickie Fowler | -24 | +0.30 | +1.89 | +0.53 | +1.13 | +3.85 |
| 2022 | Tony Finau | -26 | +1.44 | +1.47 | +0.63 | +1.12 | +4.65 |
Every tournament week we score the full field against the venue's weights. The free pick lands Wednesday — by email, before tee times.
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