Nico Echavarria has already won this year, taking the Cognizant Classic back in March, and that kind of proven, recent trophy case travels well into a week where Detroit's composite layout is playing tougher than in past editions. Mackenzie Hughes is a steady veteran presence, but he isn't carrying a signature result from this season the way Echavarria is, and the number here works in Echavarria's favor before he even has to beat Hughes outright. Detroit's rebuilt greens and repositioned bunkers are going to demand precision from everyone in the field this week, and a player who's already handled that kind of pressure in a winning performance carries real weight. Take Echavarria with the number today.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on July 29, 2026 at 2:38PM ET.
Nico Echavarria vs. Mackenzie Hughes
2026 Rocket Classic
August 2, 2026
1.5 units on Nico Echavarria +1.5 (-150) (risk 1.5 to return 2.5)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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