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Sep 5, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Patrick Cantlay holds up the trophy after winning the Tour Championship. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 5, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Patrick Cantlay holds up the trophy after winning the Tour Championship. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
The 2021-22 PGA Tour season is ending as we head towards the second last event before the FedExCup playoffs begin. Hence, the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic is all set to tee off at the Detroit Golf Club. Therefore, golfers will work hard to remain in the top 125 of the FedExCup rankings to make it to the playoffs.
There are prominent names in the field hoping to make the most of it before the playoffs begin. Moreover, the Detroit Golf Club is the host of this event for the fourth time. And the 156 golfers in the field will battle it out for their FedExCup rankings. But who are the favorites to win the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic?
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The top five picks to win the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic
5. Max Homa – Even though he missed the cut at the recent 150th Open Championship, Max has been in great form this season. The soon-to-be father has secured two victories this season and currently ranks 11th in the FedExCup standings.
4. Cameron Young – The runner-up finish at St. Andrews recently has given him much-needed confidence. The rookie golfer is 13th in the FedExCup standings and has four second-place finishes and two third-place finishes this season. Therefore, he has been knocking on the doors of victory for a while. Hence, this could well be the week where he breaks through.
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3. Will Zalatoris – Zalatoris has been one of the most consistent golfers this season. He has eight top 10s in 15 starts in 2022. However, sadly, he could never go past the victory line. Will currently ranks 9th in the FedExCup standings, and a victory or a top 5 finish would be incredible for him.
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2. Tony Finau – After securing two victories this season, Tony Finau has found his game. He has been striking the ball to perfection, and his style of play is what the Detroit Golf Club demands. Hence, Tony is one of the top contenders this week as he ranks 17th in the FedExCup standings.

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Jul 24, 2022; Blaine, Minnesota, USA; Tony Finau poses with the trophy after winning the 3M Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
1. Patrick Cantlay – The 2022 FedExCup champion has not won an event on his own this year. However, recently, Cantlay has been getting closer to the game he played last season. Furthermore, along with Finau, he has the game that suits the Detroit Golf Club.
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So who do you think will win the 2022 Rocket Mortage Classic? Do let us know in the comments section below.
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