We get a little break until the final major of the golf season, but it’s still all systems go on the PGA Tour with another event set to tee off. The Rocket Mortgage Classic is on deck, so the tour packs its bags and heads to Detroit for a course and field that stand in stark contrast to recent marquee tournaments. While it might not be a highlight on the calendar, this event still presents major opportunity for PGA DFS. The field is full of lesser-known names, and with low scoring historically dominating this event, expect birdies in bunches and a leaderboard packed with red numbers. Let’s dive into this week’s Rocket Classic DFS picks, starting with the course breakdown and weather outlook before we hit each pricing tier.
Rocket Classic DFS Preview: Course History, Form & Weather
Course Overview: Detroit Golf Club
Detroit Golf Club doesn’t exactly wow with signature features, but it offers a very playable par-72 layout at just under 7,400 yards. The design favors no single archetype — distance can help on the gettable par 5’s, but it’s not a true bomber’s track. That opens the door for second-shot specialists and consistent putters to compete.
Scoring will be a focus, and success here usually comes down to:
- Staying out of the rough
- Capitalizing on all four par 5’s
- Finding a hot putter at the right time
With soft scoring conditions expected again, birdie-or-better upside is crucial when building lineups for the Rocket Mortgage Classic DFS slate.
Rocket Classic DFS Weather Report
As always, it’s wise to monitor weather updates as the tournament approaches, but early reports show mild temperatures with limited wind and minimal rain in the forecast for Detroit. These are ideal scoring conditions, which further supports a DFS strategy focused on birdie makers and aggressive players. There’s no weather-related tee-time advantage at this point, so watch for updates Wednesday night.
Top Rocket Classic PGA DFS Picks by Pricing Tier
Upper Tier
Patrick Cantlay – $10,200
With Scottie Scheffler and other elites sitting this one out, Patrick Cantlay becomes one of the premier options on the board. His 2025 form has been uneven, but he followed up a missed cut at the U.S. Open with a 12th at the Travelers — the same bounce-back he had from the PGA Championship missed cut with a 12th at the Memorial.
His ball striking remains solid, and he feels just one hot putting week away from a real run at a title. In this watered-down field, Cantlay is a strong anchor for DFS lineups and is correctly priced as a top-tier option.
Max Greyserman – $9,100
Max Greyserman offers a perfect snapshot of how weak this field is. He’s priced over $9,000 now, but it’s deserved based on his cut-making consistency — including all three majors this season. That’s elite floor value.
His recent dip in putting is the only real concern, but that’s a volatile stat. A hot week on the greens would vault him into contention. Greyserman is an easy fit as a second or third man into your PGA DFS lineups.
Mid-Tier
Chris Gotterup – $8,000
Chris Gotterup is flying under the radar in this mid-range. He hasn’t posted a top-tier finish yet this season but has made four of his last six cuts, all inside the top 30 — including a strong showing at the U.S. Open.
His off-tee numbers can be elite, and Detroit Golf Club’s scoring setup fits his profile well. At $8,000 flat, Gotterup is a strong DFS value and could be a sneaky pick with win equity if his irons heat up.
Value Tier
Ricky Castillo – $7,100
This field is a big step down from what we’ve seen recently, which opens the door for Ricky Castillo as a viable punt. Despite some volatility, Castillo has three top-15s in 2025 — including a fifth at the CJ Cup.
He’s been gaining strokes off the tee in six of his last seven events, which is a strong starting point. At $7,100 Castillo makes sense as a lineup finisher or a value piece in more aggressive roster constructions.
Jeremy Paul – $6,700
If you need a true punt, Jeremy Paul is one of the few names in the $6,000 range with actual upside. He finished 18th in Canada and gained strokes across the board — a rare and encouraging sign at this price.
Paul has been a long-term buy in DFS for us, and as long as the irons cooperate, he has a path to the weekend. In this field, that’s more than enough to return value.
