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Chris Gotterup Wins John Deere Classic, Secures Third Victory

7/6/2026

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Gotterup Wins John Deere

Chris Gotterup won the John Deere Classic on July 5 2026, finishing 20-under 264 after a 62, beating Max Homa one stroke and giving Max Homa his best PGA Tour finish in three years.
The victory earned $1,584,000 from $8.8 million purse and marked Chris Gotterup's third Tour win of the year, moving Chris Gotterup from No. 14 toward top-15.
Chris Gotterup captured the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open and will defend it next week.

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Golfer Wins

The golfer won the tournament and later cried on the practice range, calling the moment unforgettable.
He earned a 2022 sponsor exemption, finished fourth and called the event super nice.
He said his weak aspects improved, noting nine birdies and a flawless scramble while keeping clubs on the range for a possible playoff.
His brother Patrick caddied for him because regular caddie Brady was away after his child's birth.

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Gotterup Gear

Gotterup's bag featured a 5-degree TaylorMade Qi4D 7-wood, a TaylorMade BRNR Mini 3-wood, and Bridgestone Tour B 220MB irons.
His wedge set comprised TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 clubs at 46°, 52°, 56° and 60° lofts.
He used a TaylorMade Spider Tour X X1 putter and a Ping G440 LST driver with a 7.5° loft and HZRDUS Smoke Black 70 shaft.
His ball was the Bridgestone Tour B X equipped with MindSet technology.

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Kohles Misses Playoff

Ben Kohles (golfer) missed the John Deere Classic playoff after his 8-iron on the 18th slipped into water.
After Lucas Glover (golfer) landed his approach safely, Ben Kohles' shot drifted left, struck the fringe, fell into the pond, and his 45-foot par putt missed, leaving a double bogey and a tie for third.
Ben Kohles said he was proud of his week-long play despite the tough finish and learned about himself.

History

Historical Context

The PGA Tour launched the FedEx Cup in 2007, creating golf’s first playoff system; Tiger Woods captured the inaugural title and a $10 million bonus. Adjustments in 2008 and 2013 refined points and exemption rules, and the bonus pool grew to $70 million by 2019, setting the high stakes that now drive players like Chris Gotterup and Max Homa.

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Gotterup Wins John Deere

Chris Gotterup won the John Deere Classic on July 5 2026, finishing 20-under 264 after a 62, beating Max Homa one stroke and giving Max Homa his best PGA Tour finish in three years.
The victory earned $1,584,000 from $8.8 million purse and marked Chris Gotterup's third Tour win of the year, moving Chris Gotterup from No. 14 toward top-15.
Chris Gotterup captured the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open and will defend it next week.

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