The PGA Tour travels from New England to America’s heartland for the long-running John Deere Classic, contested at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, where birdies are expected to fly on the player-friendly par-71 layout.
Defending champion Brian Campbell will aim to repeat his surprise 2025 triumph and will be joined by other past Deere winners headlined by two-time champion Jordan Spieth, alongside Zach Johnson, Michael Kim, Lucas Glover and J.T. Poston, among others.
Here are more details on what to watch for this week at The John Deere Classic.
2026 John Deere Classic
Pro Golf Weekly previews the PGA Tour stop at TPC Deere Run in this week’s 2026 John Deere Classic Primer.
The Skinny
Tournament: John Deere Classic
Title Sponsor: John Deere
Tour Debut: 1971
Dates: July 2-5, 2026
TV Network: GOLF/CBS
Where: Silvis, Ill.
Course: TPC Deere Run
Distance: Par 35-36-71, 7327 yards
Architect: D.A. Weibring/Chris Gray
Format: Stroke Play, 72 holes/36-hole cut
Field: 156 players
Purse: $8,800,000
Winning Share: $1,584,000
Win Pts (FEC/OWGR): 500/44
Defending Champion: Brian Campbell
How to Follow the John Deere Classic
TELEVISION: Thu-Fri: 4-7 p.m. (GOLF); Sat-Sun: 1-3 p.m. (GOLF), 3-6 p.m. (CBS)
STREAM: Thu-Fri: 4-7 p.m. (NBC SPORTS APP); Sat-Sun: 1-3 p.m. (NBC SPORTS APP), 3-6 p.m. (CBS SPORTS APP)
PGA TOUR LIVE: Thu-Fri: 7:45 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat-Sun: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Watch on ESPN+
RADIO: Thu-Fri: 1-7 p.m.; Sat-Sun: 1-6 p.m.
(PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio)
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John Deere Classic History
The John Deere Classic started as a rare Iowa event, playing as a satellite event called the Quad Cities Open in 1971, and became an official event the following season.
The Hawkeye State only had hosting honors for four years before the tournament moved to Coal Valley, Ill., and in 2000, the event permanently moved to TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill.
The inaugural event was won by Deane Beman, a man who would go on to become PGA commissioner. Beman won again in 1972, making the John Deere Classic half of his four career victories. Over the years, other notable winners have included Dave Stockton, Roger Maltbie, Payne Stewart, Vijay Singh, Steve Stricker, Zach Johnson, Jordan Spieth, and Bryson DeChambeau, among others.
TPC Deere Run was designed by D.A. Weibring, a three-time winner of the John Deere Classic, which ties him for first all-time with Stricker. The scoring is typically very low, as the last 16 tournaments have featured a champion with a score of -18 or lower. This was also the site of a 59, shot by Paul Goydos in 2010.
The scoring was so low that year that despite the 59, Goydos only led by a single stroke after the first round. That edition was taken by Stricker, who finished at a tournament record 26-under par.
The course was also the site of Michelle Wie’s 2004 and 2005 attempts to make the cut at a men’s event.
One of the prevailing themes tied to the history of this tournament is its frequent status as a launching pad for talented young players.
Spieth became the first teenager to win on the PGA Tour since 1931 when he claimed his first career victory at the 2013 John Deere. Jason Day made his first PGA Tour start on a sponsor’s invite in 2006.
Other talented young players who have played this event on sponsor’s invites over the years include Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed and 2017 champion DeChambeau.
History: Tournament Names
- John Deere Classic (1999-)
- Quad City Classic (1995-98)
- Hardee’s Golf Classic (1986-94)
- Lite Quad Cities Open (1985)
- Miller High Life QCO (1982-84)
- Quad Cities Open (1980-81)
- Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities Open (1975-79)
- Quad Cities Open (1972-74)
History: Recent Winners
2025: Brian Campbell (-18)
2024: Davis Thompson (-28)
2023: Sepp Straka (-21)
2022: J. T. Poston (-21)
2022: Lucas Glover (-19)
2021: COVID (-19)
2019: Dylan Frittelli (-21)
2018: Michael Kim (-27)
2017: Bryson DeChambeau (-18)
2016: Ryan Moore (-22)
2015: Jordan Spieth (-20)
2014: Brian Harman (-22)
2013: Jordan Spieth (-19)
2012: Zach Johnson (-20)
2011: Steve Stricker (-22)
2010: Steve Stricker (-26)
2009: Steve Stricker (-20)
History: Records
Scoring
256 (-28) Davis Thompson (2024)
257 (-27) Michael Kim (2018)
258 (-26) Steve Stricker (2010)
Wins
3 – D.A. Weibring (1979, 1991, 1995)
3 – Steve Stricker (2009-11)
2 – Deane Beman (1971-72)
2 – Scott Hoch (1980, 1984)
2 – David Frost (1992-93)
2 – Jordan Spieth (2013, 2015)
Host Course: TPC Deere Run
TPC Deere Run is a scenic, player-friendly stadium-style course in Silvis, Illinois (Quad Cities area), that has hosted the John Deere Classic since 2000. Designed by former PGA Tour player D.A. Weibring, it sits on former Arabian horse farm land along the Rock River, featuring rolling Midwest terrain, elevation changes, mature oak trees, wooded ravines, and beautiful river views on several holes.
Course Layout
The layout offers a good mix: 11 par-4s (many drivable or short), 4 par-3s (often demanding), and 3 reachable par-5s. It rewards precise iron play, scrambling, and putting more than raw power, with birdie opportunities galore — winning scores frequently reach 20-under or better. Fairways are forgiving, but missing them costs strokes, and the bentgrass greens test even elite players.
Vibe and Play Style
It’s one of the more accessible and fan-friendly PGA Tour venues, known for low scores, dramatic finishes, and a welcoming Midwest vibe. Expect plenty of eagles and excitement, especially on risk-reward holes like the drivable 14th (360 yards).
This setup typically favors accurate drivers, strong approach players, and hot putters who thrive in birdie-fests. It’s a classic “get it in the hole” track where course history and experience often matter.
Official Scorecard
Course Specs
Course: TPC Deere Run
Distance: Par 35-36-71, 7327 yards
Architect: D.A. Weibring (2000)
Greens: L-93 Bentgrass (fast, 12 on stimpmeter)
Greens Stimp: 12
Fairways: Southshore Bentgrass, wider than average
Rough: Thick 4-inch Kentucky bluegrass (a primary defense)
Water Hazards: Minimal — only 3 in play
Field at TPC Deere Run
The tournament favorites are Ben Griffin and Chris Gotterup, both ranked in the top 15 in the world. Griffin enters off a top 10 at the Travelers while Gotterup posted a T30 in New England. The duo are 14-1 favs.
Amateur star Jackson Koivun and Keith Mitchell have the next best odds at 22-1. Mitchell comes in off two straight top-25s including a top-5 at the U.S. Open.
Keegan Bradley rounds out the top-5 favorites at 25-1. The New England native enters the Deere off a T14 finish in his defense at the Travelers.
Recent Memorial winner J.T. Poston is at 28-1 while Eric Cole, Jacob Bridgeman, Jordan Spieth, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Tom Kim round out the top-10 betting picks at 30-1.
Denny McCarthy enters off a T14 at the Travelers and is among a group of four players, including Rickie Fowler, at 40-1.
Other familiar names with decent odds include Daniel Berger (55-1), Michael Kim (55-1), Max Homa (65-1), and Tony Finau (65-1).
Top-10 Betting Favorites
1. Ben Griffin 14-1
1. Chris Gotterup 14-1
3. Jackson Koivun 22-1
3. Keith Mitchell 22-1
5. Keegan Bradley 25-1
6. J.T. Poston 28-1
7. Eric Cole 30-1
7. Jacob Bridgeman 30-1
7. Jordan Spieth 30-1
7. Michael Thorbjornsen 30-1
7. Tom Kim 30-1
Full Field & Odds
TPC Deere Run | Silvis, Illinois | July 2-5, 2026
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