Tournament details and broadcast information
The 2026 John Deere Classic is set to take place at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, from Thursday, July 2, to Sunday, July 5. The tournament features a purse of $8.8 million, with the winner receiving a share of $1.584 million. This event precedes the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, which is scheduled to occur two weeks later.
Television coverage for the John Deere Classic will be provided by CBS and Golf Channel. On Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, the Golf Channel will broadcast from 4-7 p.m. ET. Weekend coverage on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, will include the Golf Channel from 1-3 p.m. ET, followed by CBS from 3-6 p.m. ET.
For those looking to stream the event, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will offer comprehensive coverage, including exclusive early access from 7:45 a.m. ET each day, Thursday through Sunday. ESPN+ will also feature coverage of specific holes and groups throughout each round. Additionally, simulcasts of CBS‘s broadcasts will be available for streaming.
Players to watch at TPC Deere Run
Among the notable players participating in the John Deere Classic is Jordan Spieth. Spieth has a history of success at this tournament, having secured his first Tour victory at the event in 2013 and adding another win in 2015. He is looking to improve his performance before heading to Royal Birkdale, where he won the Open Championship in 2017.
Other players in the field include Ben Griffin, who is ranked among the highest in the field and has achieved three PGA Tour titles in the past 14 months. Griffin has also shown strong recent form, with six finishes of 17th or better in his last eight starts, including a T-10 at the recent Travelers Championship. Chris Gotterup is another player to watch, having started 2026 with two wins, a top-10, and two top-20 finishes in his initial eight starts.
The tournament also features players like Jackson Koivun, who has consistently placed well in non-major PGA Tour starts, including a T-11 at this event last year. Tom Kim, who previously won twice on the PGA Tour at ages 20 and 21, is also participating, aiming to build on a third-place finish at the U.S. Open. Other contenders include Michael Kim, who won this tournament eight years ago, and Pierceson Coody, who had a second-place finish at the Farmers Insurance Open earlier this season.
Impact of schedule changes
The John Deere Classic is taking place amidst recent announcements regarding significant changes to the PGA Tour schedule for 2028 and beyond. These changes are expected to introduce a two-track format, which would separate tournaments into those featuring top-ranked players and those for other competitors. This week’s event at TPC Deere Run is seen by some as one of the last opportunities to see top-tier players compete in what might be considered a second-tier event under the new structure.
The new format aims to create more opportunities for players to compete, even when highly ranked individuals are not participating. This could impact how players like Ben Griffin, Chris Gotterup, and Jacob Bridgeman approach events, as they may use them to refine their game before larger tournaments. The changes are anticipated to alter the competitive landscape, potentially making events like the John Deere Classic unique in the coming years.
The tournament provides a platform for players to gain experience and potentially secure wins, especially for those looking to make their mark on the PGA Tour. The event is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, July 5.
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Source: golf.com
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