2026 John Deere Classic Preview, Full Field And Odds
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Sports Money2026 John Deere Classic Preview, Full Field And Odds By Jeff Hartman,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Hartman is a Maryland resident who covers the PGA Tour.Follow Author Jul 01, 2026, 11:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary The PGA Tour enters a quiet period with the John Deere Classic this weekend, as top golfers rest before the Open Championship. This $8.8 million event, held July 2-5, 2026, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, offers a significant opportunity for rising stars to boost their rankings. Past winners include J.T. Poston and Sepp Straka. Pre-tournament odds favor Ben Griffin (+1325) and Chris Gotterup (+1400). Expert picks highlight J.T. Poston (+2700) as a favorite and Tom Kim (+3500) as a long shot. Other notable bets include Ben Griffin and Chris Gotterup for Top 5 finishes, Keith Mitchell and Keegan Bradley for Top 10, and Tom Kim and Jordan Spieth for Top 20. A Top 20 parlay features Griffin, Gotterup, and Mitchell.
SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Brian Campbell of the United States celebrates with the trophy after winning the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 06, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThere are lulls on the PGA Tour calendar, and this is one of those heading into the John Deere Classic this weekend. Following the U.S. Open and the final signature event of the season, the Travelers Championship, most of the big name golfers are taking this week off and getting some rest ahead of the fourth, and final, major of the season, the Open Championship.