Kevin Yu betting profile: Rocket Classic
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Kevin Yu finished tied for 31st at nine-under in his most recent appearance at this tournament in 2024. He'll tee off at Detroit Golf Club July 30-Aug. 2 with hopes of improving upon that result in the 2026 Rocket Classic.
Yu's recent history at the Rocket Classic
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | T31 | 70-70-68-71 | -9 |
| 2023 | MC | 72-72 | E |
At the Rocket Classic
- In Yu's most recent appearance at the Rocket Classic, in 2024, he finished tied for 31st after posting a score of nine-under.
- Yu missed the cut at this event in 2023, shooting even par.
- Aldrich Potgieter won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 22-under.
Yu's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2026 | 3M Open | T16 | 69-66-66-68 | -15 | 50.000 |
| July 19, 2026 | Corales Puntacana Championship | T24 | 68-71-68-69 | -12 | 20.689 |
| July 12, 2026 | Genesis Scottish Open | MC | 75-70 | +5 | -- |
| July 5, 2026 | John Deere Classic | T15 | 66-72-66-66 | -14 | 50.000 |
| June 14, 2026 | RBC Canadian Open | T29 | 69-66-69-68 | -8 | 23.250 |
| May 31, 2026 | Charles Schwab Challenge | T35 | 65-70-72-71 | -2 | 18.000 |
| May 24, 2026 | THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson | MC | 69-69 | -4 | -- |
| May 10, 2026 | ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic | T53 | 70-68-73-69 | -4 | 3.689 |
| April 26, 2026 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | 66-74 | -4 | -- |
| April 5, 2026 | Valero Texas Open | 7 | 69-70-66-69 | -14 | 90.000 |
Yu's recent performances
- Yu has one top-ten finish over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Valero Texas Open, where he finished seventh with a score of 14-under.
- Yu has an average of 0.583 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.129 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Yu has averaged 1.027 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Yu's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 35 | 0.298 | 0.583 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 92 | 0.014 | 0.286 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 61 | 0.083 | 0.030 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 125 | -0.299 | 0.129 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 85 | 0.097 | 1.027 |
Yu's advanced stats and rankings
- Yu posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.298 (35th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 308.9 yards ranked 54th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Yu sported a 0.014 mark that ranked 92nd on TOUR. He ranked 29th with a 69.18% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Yu delivered a -0.299 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which placed him 125th on TOUR. In addition, he ranked 112th with a Putts Per Round average of 29.21, and he ranked sixth by breaking par 24.74% of the time.
- Yu has earned 283 FedExCup Regular Season points this season, ranking 108th.
All stats in this article are accurate for Yu as of the start of the Rocket Classic.
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