Dates: July 3–6, 2025
Location: TPC Deere Run – Silvis, Illinois
Par/Yardage: Par 71 | 7,289 yards
Purse: $8.4 million | Winner’s Share: $1.512 million
Defending Champion: Davis Thompson
Broadcast: Golf Channel & CBS | Streaming on ESPN+
Tournament Overview
The John Deere Classic 2025 returns to TPC Deere Run as one of the most fan-friendly and low-scoring events on the PGA Tour calendar. Known for launching the careers of stars like Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau, this Fourth of July weekend shootout offers FedEx Cup points and Open Championship berths to top finishers. With soft fairways, receptive greens, and a relatively modest field, expect a birdie-fest where scores in the mid-20s under par will be needed to contend.
Course Breakdown: TPC Deere Run
Architect: D.A. Weibring (1999)
Style: Parkland layout with elevation changes, wide fairways, and large Bentgrass greens
Key Stats to Watch:
SG: Approach & Proximity (125–175 yards)
Birdie or Better %
SG: Putting (Bentgrass)
Par-4 Scoring (350–450 yards)
The course ranks among the easiest on Tour, with an average winning score of −21.7 over the past 15 years.
Featured Players to Watch
| Player | Odds | Notable |
| Ben Griffin | +1600 | 6 straight top-15s; T5 here in 2024 |
| Jason Day | +2500 | T4 at Travelers; elite iron play returning |
| Michael Thorbjornsen | +2500 | Runner-up here in 2024; breakout candidate |
| Denny McCarthy | +2800 | 3 straight top-7s at Deere Run; elite putter |
| Luke Clanton | +3500 | Amateur standout; T2 here last year |
| Davis Thompson | +3500 | Defending champ; needs to rediscover putting form |
| Rickie Fowler | +5000 | First Deere start in 15 years; trending upward |
Expert Picks & Predictions
Top Pick: Michael Thorbjornsen
Elite ball-striker with strong finishes in recent starts. TPC Deere Run suits his iron-heavy game perfectly.
Sleeper Pick: Eric Cole (+8000)
Consistent ball-striker with top-10 potential in birdie-fests.
Trending: Jake Knapp (+3500)
T4 at Rocket Mortgage; gaining strokes around the green in 4 straight events.
How to Watch the 2025 John Deere Classic
| Date | TV Coverage | Streaming |
| July 3–4 | Golf Channel (4–7 PM ET) | ESPN+ (7:45 AM–7 PM ET) |
| July 5–6 | CBS (3–6 PM ET), Golf Channel (1–3 PM ET) | ESPN+ (8 AM–6 PM ET) |
