Chris Gotterup shoots 62 for victory at John Deere Classic
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Chris Gotterup recorded a bogey-free 62 in the final round of the John Deere Classic on Sunday in Silvis, Illinois. His performance propelled him to a total score of 20-under, securing his third victory of the PGA Tour season. Gotterup began the day trailing leaders Lucas Glover and Lee Hodges, who were tied at 16-under. Early success included birdies on five of his first seven holes. Other notable finishes included Max Homa in second and a tie for third between Lucas Glover, Lee Hodges, and Ben Kohles. Gotterup's win also earned him a cash prize of $1.584 million.
- •Gotterup finished the tournament at 20-under par.
- •He moved up 11 places on the leaderboard on Sunday.
- •Max Homa finished in second place with $959,200 earned.
- •Glover, Hodges, and Kohles tied for third at 466,400 each.
- •This win marks Gotterup's fifth career victory.
- 10:25 PMCBS Sports — 2026 John Deere Classic leaderboard, grades: Chris Gotterup grabs third win of year with stellar closing 62
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — John Deere Classic purse, payouts: Chris Gotterup erupts on Sunday to grab third win of the season
"Gotterup posted the lowest round of the tournament on Sunday to clinch a one-shit victory at TPC Deere Run
"Chris Gotterup posted a bogey-free 62 on Sunday to grab the win in Silvis, Illinois.
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External links- CBS SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:25 PM2026 John Deere Classic leaderboard, grades: Chris Gotterup grabs third win of year with stellar closing 62
Gotterup posted the lowest round of the tournament on Sunday to clinch a one-shit victory at TPC Deere Run
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 9:46 PMJohn Deere Classic purse, payouts: Chris Gotterup erupts on Sunday to grab third win of the season
Chris Gotterup posted a bogey-free 62 on Sunday to grab the win in Silvis, Illinois.
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