Storylines for the Rocket Classic: Collin Morikawa in need of a spark

Morikawa lost in a playoff in his lone career start at Detroit Golf Club in 2023, and he's the betting favorite at +1200 (FanDuel) to win the Rocket Classic with no Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy in the field.

Keegan Bradley looking to keep Ryder Cup momentum rolling

Bradley is preparing to captain Team USA at the Ryder Cup in September, but it's starting to look as if he'll be playing on the team, too. The 39-year-old won the Travelers Championship last week to vault to seventh in the Official World Golf Ranking and ninth in the American Ryder Cup standings. If the team were being finalized today, Bradley would be expected to pick himself. 

There are still nearly two months until Bradley has to make his captain's picks, so a cold streak could jeopardize his chances. We saw how emotional Bradley was when he didn't make the team in 2023. He wants to be on the course leading the Red, White and Blue to victory, and the Rocket Classic is his next opportunity to solidify his spot on the roster. 

Keep your eyes on the young bombers

Don't be surprised if we get a first-time PGA Tour winner this week. Detroit Golf Club is a bomber's paradise due to its short holes, thin rough and wide-open targets off the tee. As long as you can drive it far and have a good week with your wedges and putter, you can succeed here. 

That's great news for this new crop of young stars who crush it off the tee but struggle at times with accuracy. Luke Clanton, Rasmus Hojgaard, Michael Thorbjornsen and Aldrich Potgieter are prime candidates to snag the first win of their PGA Tour career this week. Don't be surprised if a few of these names are in contention on Sunday.