Rocket Classic 2026 - Betting Preview, Odds and Result
See what we tipped for the Rocket Classic
Below you can see our model's numbers in full for the top three in the market. Members see them for every player, plus the bets we actually advised, the stake for each one, and the bookmaker with the best each-way terms - in their inbox every Tuesday morning.
£39.99/month after 30 days. Cancel any time.
Every tip published since 2020, settled and shown in full on the track record page.
Rocket Classic 2026 at a glance
The market, read in numbers
The bookmakers made Cameron Young favourite for the Rocket Classic at 12/1. That is an implied 7.7% before the margin comes out, and 6.1% once the book is normalised back to 100%. On that number no player is anywhere near a standout, and the market is wide open, with Xander Schauffele next in at 20/1.
The five shortest players in the market share 20.4% of the win chance between them, which leaves 79.6% spread across the other 139 priced players. That is an unusually flat market. When no small group of players dominates, a model that prices the whole field has more room to disagree with the bookmakers. 106 players are priced at 100/1 or bigger.
Take the best price available on every player and the overround on this market is 18.7%, or 24.0% once the each-way terms are valued properly. The cheapest single bookmaker on this event is PricedUp at 19.4% (5 @ 1/4), so taking the best price player by player is worth 0.7 points of margin before a single selection is made. We explain how the number is built in what are the bookies' margins on golf, and which books are worth having an account with in which bookie is best for golf.
Our model prices every player in the field from world ranking points, recent form and the strength of the field, then compares that price against the market. Where our number is higher than the bookmakers', there is an edge - that is the Discrepancy column in the table below. Picks are the players with the biggest edge once the each-way terms on offer are taken into account, which is why a 150/1 shot at 1/5 odds and 8 places can be a better bet than the same player at 150/1 and 5 places elsewhere.
Rocket Classic 2026 odds
Best available outright prices across the bookmakers we track, with the implied chance each price carries. Normalised probability removes the bookmakers' margin so the column sums to 100%.
| # | Player | Odds | ImpliedImpl. | NormalisedNorm. | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cameron Young
|
12/1 | 7.7% | 6.1% | 8th |
| 2 |
Xander Schauffele
|
20/1 | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2nd |
| 3 |
Chris Gotterup
|
20/1 | 4.8% | 3.8% | 109th |
| 4 |
Jackson Koivun(Am)
|
20/1 | 4.8% | 3.8% | 31st |
| 5 |
Siwoo Kim
|
25/1 | 3.8% | 3.0% | 42nd |
| 6 |
Wyndham Clark
|
25/1 | 3.8% | 3.0% | 131st |
| 7 |
Hideki Matsuyama
|
30/1 | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5th |
| 8 |
Russell Henley
|
30/1 | 3.2% | 2.5% | 20th |
| 9 |
Patrick Cantlay
|
30/1 | 3.2% | 2.5% | 8th |
| 10 |
Jake Knappe
|
30/1 | 3.2% | 2.5% | 78th |
| 11 |
J.J Spaun
|
35/1 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 50th |
| 12 |
Benjamin Griffin
|
35/1 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 77th |
| 13 |
Akshay Bhatia
|
40/1 | 2.4% | 1.9% | 91st |
| 14 |
Ryan Gerard
|
40/1 | 2.4% | 1.9% | 8th |
| 15 |
Nicolai Hojgaard
|
50/1 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 61st |
| 16 |
Michael Thorbjornsen
|
50/1 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1st |
| 17 |
Brooks Koepka
|
55/1 | 1.8% | 1.4% | - |
| 18 |
Harris English
|
55/1 | 1.8% | 1.4% | 71st |
| 19 |
Jacob Bridgeman
|
55/1 | 1.8% | 1.4% | 26th |
| 20 |
Rickie Fowler
|
60/1 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 8th |
Prices were recorded before the tournament started and are not live. Always check the current price with your bookmaker.
How the Rocket Classic 2026 finished
Michael Thorbjornsen won the Rocket Classic, having started the week at 50/1 - an implied 2.0% chance. The favourite, Cameron Young, finished 8th.
| Pos | Player | Starting odds | Implied chanceImpl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michael Thorbjornsen
|
50/1 | 2.0% |
| 2 |
Xander Schauffele
|
20/1 | 4.8% |
| 3 |
Davis Riley
|
1000/1 | 0.1% |
| 4 |
Rasmus Hojgaard
|
180/1 | 0.6% |
| 5 |
Hideki Matsuyama
|
30/1 | 3.2% |
| 5 |
Matt Wallace
|
100/1 | 1.0% |
| 5 |
Kristoffer Ventura
|
160/1 | 0.6% |
| 8 |
Rickie Fowler
|
60/1 | 1.6% |
| 8 |
Chris Kirk
|
175/1 | 0.6% |
| 8 |
Michael Kim
|
110/1 | 0.9% |
| 8 |
Patrick Cantlay
|
30/1 | 3.2% |
| 8 |
Davis Thompson
|
66/1 | 1.5% |
| 8 |
Cameron Young
|
12/1 | 7.7% |
| 8 |
Ryan Gerard
|
40/1 | 2.4% |
Our model's numbers for the Rocket Classic
The top of the market, with our model's win probability (Predicted) and how far it disagrees with the bookmakers (Discrepancy). The first three rows are shown in full so you can see exactly what the model produces. Odds and implied probabilities are public - the two green columns are ours.
Bookmaker margins and each-way terms
What each bookmaker is charging on this market, and the each-way terms they are offering. True overround values the extra places properly, so it is the number to compare - the lower it is, the more the bookmaker is giving back. How we calculate it.
| # | Bookie | Terms | Overround | True Overround |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PricedUp | 5 @ 1/4 | 35.5% | 19.4% |
| 2 | Ladbrokes | 10 @ 1/5 | 85.7% | 22.9% |
| 3 | Coral | 10 @ 1/5 | 85.7% | 22.9% |
| 4 | Bet365 | 5 @ 1/4 | 48.2% | 30.7% |
| 5 | BresBet | 5 @ 1/4 | 51.3% | 33.4% |
| 6 | Boyle Sports | 5 @ 1/4 | 53.4% | 35.2% |
| 7 | BetVictor | 5 @ 1/4 | 53.6% | 35.4% |
| 8 | Skybet | 5 @ 1/4 | 55.3% | 36.9% |
| 9 | Paddy Power | 5 @ 1/4 | 55.3% | 36.9% |
| 10 | William Hill | 5 @ 1/4 | 58% | 39.4% |
| 11 | Spreadex | 6 @ 1/5 | 55.1% | 39.4% |
| 12 | Sporting Index | 6 @ 1/5 | 55.1% | 39.4% |
| 13 | BetMGM UK | 6 @ 1/5 | 56.2% | 40.3% |
| 14 | Virgin Bet | 6 @ 1/5 | 56.2% | 40.3% |
| 15 | Star Sports | 6 @ 1/5 | 60.6% | 44.3% |
| 16 | 10Bet | 6 @ 1/5 | 63.5% | 46.9% |
| 17 | QuinnBet | 6 @ 1/5 | 63.5% | 46.9% |
| 18 | Betway | 6 @ 1/5 | 65.2% | 48.4% |
| 19 | Unibet | 1 @ 1/1 | 50.3% | 50.3% |
Rocket Classic 2026 betting FAQ
Who was favourite for the Rocket Classic 2026?
Cameron Young was the outright favourite at 12/1, which is an implied chance of 7.7% before the bookmakers' margin is removed and 6.1% after. Xander Schauffele was next in the market at 20/1.
Who won the Rocket Classic 2026?
Michael Thorbjornsen won the Rocket Classic 2026, starting the week at 50/1.
When was the Rocket Classic 2026 played?
The Rocket Classic started on Thursday 30 July 2026 and finished on Sunday 2 August 2026. It is a PGA Tour event.
How big was the Rocket Classic field?
154 players were in the field, 144 of them priced by the bookmakers. 106 of those were 100/1 or bigger, which is where most each-way value is found.
What margin do the bookmakers take on the Rocket Classic?
Taking the best price available on every player cuts the overround to 18.7%, against 19.4% at PricedUp, the cheapest single bookmaker on this market. Shopping the whole market is worth more than most tips are.
Where can I get Rocket Classic betting tips?
GolfForecast publishes its Rocket Classic picks each Tuesday morning, with the stake for each bet and the bookmaker offering the best each-way terms. The 30-day trial is free.
Get the picks, not just the numbers
Every Tuesday we publish the shortlist for that week's event, the stake for each bet, and the bookmaker with the best each-way terms. Your first 30 days are free.
£39.99/month after 30 days. Cancel any time.
More golf betting analysis
- All golf betting tips
- Mexico Open betting tips
- PGA Tour and DP World Tour schedule
- GolfForecast track record
- Each-way golf betting explained
- Which bookie is best for golf?
- Should you bet each-way on golf?
- How often do favourites win golf events?
- Golfer profiles and form
18+. Please gamble responsibly. GolfForecast publishes statistical analysis, not guarantees - past results do not guarantee future returns.