Mackenzie Hughes betting profile: Rocket Classic
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Hughes missed the cut at the Rocket Classic in 2022 but finished tied for 14th at 13-under in 2021. He'll tee off at Detroit Golf Club July 30-Aug. 2 with his sights set on improving his recent record at this $10 million event.
Hughes' recent history at the Rocket Classic
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MC | 74-74 | +4 |
| 2021 | T14 | 71-69-67-68 | -13 |
At the Rocket Classic
- In Hughes' most recent appearance at the Rocket Classic, in 2022, he missed the cut after posting a score of 4-over.
- Hughes' best finish at this event came in 2021, when he finished tied for 14th at 13-under.
- Aldrich Potgieter won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 22-under.
Hughes' recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2026 | 3M Open | T44 | 71-67-68-69 | -9 | 10.071 |
| July 19, 2026 | Corales Puntacana Championship | T20 | 66-72-69-68 | -13 | 26.134 |
| July 12, 2026 | ISCO Championship | T10 | 66-68-66-68 | -12 | 35.200 |
| July 5, 2026 | John Deere Classic | T46 | 72-67-70-66 | -9 | 9.500 |
| June 14, 2026 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | 69-73 | +2 | -- |
| May 31, 2026 | Charles Schwab Challenge | T10 | 66-67-69-69 | -9 | 70.000 |
| May 24, 2026 | THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson | 66 | 65-69-72-71 | -7 | 3.800 |
| May 10, 2026 | Truist Championship | T52 | 71-75-73-66 | +1 | 10.250 |
| April 26, 2026 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | 62-74 | -8 | -- |
| April 5, 2026 | Valero Texas Open | MC | 73-71 | E | -- |
Hughes' recent performances
- Hughes has finished in the top-ten twice over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the ISCO Championship, where he finished tied for 10th with a score of 12-under.
- Hughes has an average of 0.210 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.490 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Hughes has averaged 0.691 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Hughes' Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 123 | -0.200 | 0.210 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 130 | -0.297 | -0.498 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 8 | 0.438 | 0.489 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 31 | 0.340 | 0.490 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 68 | 0.281 | 0.691 |
Hughes' advanced stats and rankings
- Hughes posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -0.200 (123rd) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 306.5 yards ranked 66th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Hughes sported a -0.297 mark that ranked 130th on TOUR. He ranked 74th with a 66.85% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Hughes delivered a 0.340 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which placed him 31st on TOUR. In addition, he ranked 41st with a Putts Per Round average of 28.47, and he ranked 123rd by breaking par 20.62% of the time.
- Hughes ranked 12th in Bogey Avoidance at 13.18% and earned 259 FedExCup Regular Season points, ranking 114th.
All stats in this article are accurate for Hughes as of the start of the Rocket Classic.
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