Tournament details and broadcast information
The 2026 John Deere Classic is scheduled to take place this week at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. The tournament will run from Thursday, July 2, through Sunday, July 5. The total purse for the event is $8.8 million, with the winner receiving a share of $1.584 million.
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 begin on 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 starting at 7:45 a.m. ET each day from Thursday to Sunday. This streaming service will also feature coverage of specific holes and groups throughout each round. Additionally, ESPN+ will simulcast CBS‘s coverage.
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 event, having secured his first PGA Tour victory here in 2013 and adding another win in 2015. He aims to improve his performance this week in Illinois before heading to Royal Birkdale for the 2026 Open Championship, where he previously won in 2017.
The tournament field also includes players like Ben Griffin, who is considered a co-favorite by some oddsmakers. Griffin has achieved three PGA Tour titles in the past 14 months and has shown strong form recently, with six finishes of 17th or better in his last eight starts, including a T-10 at the recent Travelers Championship. Another player to watch is Chris Gotterup, who started 2026 with two wins, a top-10, and two top-20 finishes in his initial eight starts.
Other competitors include Jackson Koivun, who is making his professional debut and has a strong record of top-six finishes in his last three non-major PGA Tour starts, along with a T-11 at this tournament last year. Tom Kim and Michael Kim are also in the field; Michael Kim won this tournament eight years ago, while Tom Kim recently achieved a third-place finish at the U.S. Open. Jacob Bridgeman, who finished T5th in this event last year, and Rico Hoey, who finished T11th, are also expected to compete.
Context within the PGA Tour schedule
The John Deere Classic follows Viktor Hovland‘s victory in the Travelers Championship playoff, marking the end of the Signature Event season on the PGA Tour. This event serves as a crucial stop for many players before the final major of the year, the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, which is scheduled to begin in two weeks.
The PGA Tour recently announced significant changes to its schedule for 2028 and beyond, which will introduce a two-track format. This new structure is expected to divide the circuit into tournaments featuring top players and those with other competitors. This week’s John Deere Classic represents one of the last opportunities for players to compete in a field that includes a mix of top-tier talent and other professionals before these structural changes potentially alter the landscape of such events.
The tournament is set to conclude on Sunday, July 5.
Source: golf.com