John Deere Classic 2026
Overview
Dates: July 2, 2026 to July 5, 2026
Location: Silvis, Illinois
Course: TPC Deere Run
Course Par: 71
Course Length: 7327
Prize Purse: $8800000
Last weeks review:
That was a profitable week. While Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland battled into extra holes on Monday — with Viktor ultimately emerging as the victor — our card delivered in a big way. Collin Morikawa’s Sunday 61 catapulted him into solo 3rd, while Akshay Bhatia’s closing 67 secured a T5 finish. Together, those results produced a 14‑unit gain and a 44% ROI, a strong return that underscores the value of targeting precision players in the right course setups.
Preview
The 2026 John Deere Classic runs July 2–6 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, with an $8.8 million purse and $1.584 million to the winner. Known for low scoring and birdie‑fests, the event is one of the final PGA Tour stops before The Open Championship, drawing a 144‑player field with a traditional cut.
Tournament Overview
Dates: July 2–6, 2026
Location: TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois
Format: 72‑hole stroke play, 144 players, cut to top 65 and ties after 36 holes
Purse: $8.8 million
Winner’s Share: $1.584 million
FedExCup Points: 500
Playoff Format: Sudden death rotation (holes 18, 16, 17)
Previous Winners
2025: Brian Campbell (−18, playoff over Emiliano Grillo)
2024: Davis Thompson (−28, record‑setting blowout)
2023: Sepp Straka (−21)
Course Characteristics
Architect: D.A. Weibring (1999), renovations in 2006–07 and 2021
Par: 71 (7,327 yards)
Greens: L‑93 bentgrass (.100”)
Fairways: Southshore bentgrass (.375”)
Rough: Kentucky bluegrass/fescue (4”)
Hazards: 76 bunkers, 3 water hazards
Average Green Size: 5,500 sq. ft.
Stimpmeter Speed: 11.0 ft.
Course Style: Parkland with undulated fairways, elevation changes, and tight doglegs
Skills Required to Perform Well
Putting: Historically the most important stat; SG putting accounts for ~35% of top‑10 success.
Approach play: Strong iron players thrive, with SG approach ~31% of demand.
Accuracy off the tee: Bombers don’t dominate here; precision matters more.
Birdie conversion: Winning scores average −22, so players must capitalize on chances.
Short game: Around‑the‑green play contributes ~15% of success.
Headline pick: Ben Griffin 6 units Win +1600, 6 units Top 5 and ties +400
Outrights
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