Tournament Dates: July 2–5, 2026
Opening Round: Thursday, July 2, 2026 —
First tee times approx. 7:00 a.m. CT
Venue: TPC Deere Run — Silvis, Illinois
Par: 71 Yardage: ~7,268 yards Tour: PGA TOUR (FedExCup event)
Venue Overview — TPC Deere Run
TPC Deere Run is one of the most player‑friendly scoring venues on the PGA TOUR. Wide fairways, receptive greens, and predictable Midwest summer conditions routinely produce low winning scores between −19 and −27.
Course Characteristics
Par 71 with three par‑5s that are all reachable
Bentgrass greens — typically soft and pure
Wide landing areas encourage aggressive driving
Key scoring zones: 125–175 yards (wedge/short‑iron dominance)
Signature holes:
Hole 2 (Par 5) — early eagle opportunity
Hole 16 (Par 3) — water left, wind‑sensitive
Hole 18 (Par 4) — birdie hole with a receptive green
Course Fit Profile
Elite wedge players
High‑volume birdie makers
Aggressive drivers
Strong putters on Bentgrass
Weather Conditions — Silvis, Illinois (July 2–5, 2026)
Expect classic Midwest summer weather:
Thursday (Round 1)
Temp: 84°F
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 6–10 mph
Conditions: Soft early, firming late
Friday (Round 2)
Temp: 87°F
Wind: 10–14 mph
Chance of showers: 20%
Impact: Slightly tougher afternoon scoring
Weekend (Rounds 3–4)
Temp: 88–91°F
Wind: 8–12 mph
Humidity: High
Impact: Greens firm up; morning waves favored
Overall: Low scoring expected, with only modest wind to defend the course.
Tournament History & Trends
Recent Champions
2025: Davis Thompson (−25)
2024: Sepp Straka (−21)
2023: Sepp Straka (−21)
2022: J.T. Poston (−22)
2021: Lucas Glover (−19)
Historical Trends
Winning score almost always −20 or better
Birdie‑or‑better percentage is among the highest on TOUR
First‑time winners are common
Players who excel in SG: Approach and SG: Putting (Bentgrass) dominate
Hot form entering the week is a major predictor — this event rewards momentum
Key Player Matchups & Profiles (Projected 2026 Field)
(Field projections based on typical John Deere Classic commitments)
Davis Thompson vs. Sepp Straka
Thompson: Defending champion, elite wedge player, strong Bentgrass putter
Straka: Two‑time winner, thrives on low‑scoring setups Edge: Slight lean Thompson due to recent form
J.T. Poston vs. Denny McCarthy
Poston: Former champion, elite putter
McCarthy: One of the best pure putters on TOUR Edge: McCarthy if greens stay soft
Adam Schenk vs. Taylor Moore
Schenk: Consistent ball‑striker, thrives on Midwest courses
Moore: Streaky but dangerous when hot Edge: Schenk for consistency
Nick Taylor vs. Eric Cole
Taylor: Veteran with strong approach play
Cole: Birdie machine, excellent wedge player Edge: Cole in a shootout
Recent Player Form (Top Contenders)
Davis Thompson
Last 5 starts: T12, T8, T20, T4, T15
Trending upward; elite approach numbers
Sepp Straka
Last 5 starts: T30, T18, MC, T10, T25
Slightly inconsistent but course history is elite
Denny McCarthy
Last 5 starts: T6, T14, T22, T9, MC
Putting trending extremely well
Eric Cole
Last 5 starts: T11, T7, T5, T28, T16
One of the hottest wedge players on TOUR
Adam Schenk
Last 5 starts: T20, T17, T32, T13, T40
Solid but not spectacular
Betting Trends
Defending champions often contend
Two‑time winners (Straka) perform extremely well
Bentgrass specialists outperform expectations
Players ranked top‑20 in Birdie Average have strong ROI
Longshots (40–80/1) frequently hit top‑10s
