Nicolai Højgaard betting profile: Rocket Classic
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Detailed view of The PGA TOUR flag during the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament at Landings Club-Marshwood Course on November 6, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Andrew Wevers/PGA TOUR)
Nicolai Højgaard returns to the Rocket Classic, where he finished tied for 21st in 2023. He'll tee off at Detroit Golf Club June 26-29 for the 2025 Rocket Classic.
Højgaard's recent history at the Rocket Classic
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66 | 71-65-73-75 | -4 |
| 2023 | T21 | 67-68-67-71 | -15 |
At the Rocket Classic
- In Højgaard's most recent appearance at the Rocket Classic, in 2024, he finished 66th after posting a score of 4-under.
- Højgaard's best finish at this event came in 2023, when he finished tied for 21st at 15-under.
- Cam Davis won this tournament in 2024, finishing at 18-under.
Højgaard's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2025 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | 68-71 | -1 | -- |
| May 18, 2025 | PGA Championship | T41 | 72-69-77-68 | +2 | 19.125 |
| May 4, 2025 | THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson | T56 | 68-69-71-70 | -6 | 5.500 |
| April 27, 2025 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | 2 | 59-70-64-68 | -27 | 162.500 |
| April 13, 2025 | Masters Tournament | MC | 76-74 | +6 | -- |
| March 30, 2025 | Texas Children's Houston Open | MC | 69-72 | +1 | -- |
| March 23, 2025 | Valspar Championship | MC | 70-76 | +4 | -- |
| March 16, 2025 | THE PLAYERS Championship | MC | 73-73 | +2 | -- |
| March 2, 2025 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | T18 | 68-68-67-69 | -12 | 43.000 |
| Feb. 23, 2025 | Mexico Open at VidantaWorld | 8 | 69-66-66-67 | -16 | 85.000 |
Højgaard's recent performances
- Højgaard has finished in the top 20 three times over his last 10 appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he finished second with a score of 27-under.
- Højgaard has an average of 0.119 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.020 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Højgaard has averaged 0.077 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Højgaard's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | 0.037 | 0.119 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | 0.472 | 0.238 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | - | -0.233 | -0.261 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | 0.193 | -0.020 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | 0.469 | 0.077 |
Højgaard's advanced stats and rankings
- Højgaard has posted a Strokes Gained: Approach the Green average of 0.472 this season.
- His average Driving Distance of 313.0 yards ranks him among the longer hitters on TOUR.
- Højgaard has a Greens in Regulation Percentage of 69.63% this season.
- On the greens, Højgaard has delivered a 0.193 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season. He has a Putts Per Round average of 29.57.
- Højgaard has accumulated 332 FedExCup Regular Season Points, ranking him 87th on TOUR.
All stats in this article are accurate for Højgaard as of the start of the Rocket Classic.
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